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Chapter 7 The Moon. The gravitational force between Earth, Moon, and Sun results in tidal bulges on the Earth. Bouncing laser beams off the Moon demonstrates that it is slowly moving away from the Earth.
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The gravitational force between Earth, Moon, and Sun results in tidal bulges on the Earth
Bouncing laser beams off the Moon demonstrates that it is slowly moving away from the Earth
Conservation of angular momentum causes the Moon to move away from the Earth as the Earth slows down its rotation
Question Why would it not be a good idea to open a restaurant on the moon?
We always see the same side of the Moon due to its synchronous rotation The Near Side The Far Side
We always see the same side of the Moon due to its synchronous rotation
The Moon’s surface is covered with craters, plains, and mountains
“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” - Armstrong
What if the Moon never existed…How wouldconditions on Earth be different? Group Activity