The acceleration of the moon towards the earth is approximately 0.0027 m/s2. The moon revolves around the earth once approximately every 24 hours. What would be the acceleration due to gravity of the earth of the moon towards the earth if it were to revolve once every 12 hours? a) Become half in magnitude b) double in magnitude c) Change direction but remain the same in magnitude d) Remains unchanged

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The acceleration of the moon towards the earth is approximately 0.0027 m/s2. The moon revolves around the earth once approximately every 24 hours. What would be the acceleration due to gravity of the earth of the moon towards the earth if it were to revolve once every 12 hours?

a) Become half in magnitude

b) double in magnitude

c) Change direction but remain the same in magnitude

d) Remains unchanged

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