A model shows that the moon has grown to twice its size, yet it has remained in the same place. In one to two sentences, explain how this would impact the gravity between Earth and the moon.

Question

A model shows that the moon has grown to twice its size, yet it has remained in the same place. In one to two sentences, explain how this would impact the gravity between Earth and the moon.
Hint: Consider the relationship between mass and gravitational force.

(Write like an 8th grader)

GPT-4o mini · Answer

If the moon has grown to twice its size, it would likely have more mass, which means it would exert a stronger gravitational pull on Earth. This increased gravity could affect things like ocean tides and how the Earth moves in relation to the moon.