Currently, the moon goes around the earth once every 27.3 days. If the moon could be brought into a new circular orbit with a smaller radius, its orbital period would beA. More than 27.3 days.B. 27.3 days.C. Less than 27.3 days.

Currently, the moon goes around the earth once every 27.3 days. If the moon could be brought into a new circular orbit with a smaller radius, its orbital period would beA. More than 27.3 days.B. 27.3 days.C. Less than 27.3 days.

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Currently, the moon goes around the earth once every 27.3 days. If the moon could be brought into a new circular orbit with a smaller radius, its orbital period would be
A. More than 27.3 days.
B. 27.3 days.
C. Less than 27.3 days.

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