21st Century Astronomy
21st Century Astronomy
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ISBN: 9780393428063
Author: Kay
Publisher: NORTON
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Chapter 4, Problem 10QP
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The change in the gravitational force between Earth and Moon, if the Moon is 2 times closer to Earth.

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