Multiple Choice
If the Moon is suddenly and inexplicably moved to four times its current distance from Earth, its orbital speed ______________________________________.
A) increases by a factor of 2
B) increases by a factor of 4
C) decreases by a factor of 2
D) decreases by a factor of 4
E) is unchanged due to its low mass
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