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If the Moon Were Twice as Far Away from Earth

Question 61

Question 61

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If the Moon were twice as far away from Earth as it is now,the strength of its tidal forces would be


A) the same.
B) half as strong.
C) one-fourth as strong.
D) one-eighth as strong.

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