Question

A model shows that the moon has grown twice its size, yet it had remained in the same place. In one or two sentences, explain how this would impact the gravity between Earth and the moon. Hint: Use the terms mass and distance in your response.(2 points)

Answer 1

If the moon were to double in size while remaining in the same position, its mass would also increase significantly (since volume and mass are related). This increase in mass would enhance the gravitational pull between the Earth and the moon, as gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them (which remains unchanged).