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.(2 points)

2 sentences 6th grade

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If the moon grew to twice its size but stayed in the same place, its gravity would increase because it has more mass. This stronger gravitational pull would affect how Earth and the moon interact, potentially making the tides higher and changing the balance between them.