Question

Choose the correct statement about the Moon.
A:Scientists now believe the Moon is a dwarf planet captured by Earth nearly 4.2 billion years ago.
B:The Moon's diameter is one quarter that of Earth and the gravity is 1/6 that of Earth.
C:The Moon's diameter is about one half that of Earth and the gravity one quarter of Earth.
D:The Moon is nearly as large as Earth but with a gravity 1/6 that of Earth.

Answer 1

Explanation:

option B is correct answer

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Answer 2

Tidal locking results in the Moon rotating about its axis in about the same time it takes to orbit Earth. Except for libration, this results in the Moon keeping the same face turned toward Earth, as seen in the left figure. (The Moon is shown in polar view, and is not drawn to scale.)