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 maintaining its position, its mass would likely increase significantly, which would enhance its gravitational pull on Earth. Given that gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers, the increased mass of the moon would strengthen the gravitational attraction between Earth and the moon, despite the distance remaining the same.