Question 1033 • 26-27 RPA - US History 1 CR
The Moon’s orbit around Earth can be used to determine Earth’s mass. For a nearly circular orbit, the relationship is M = 4π²r³/(GT²), where r is the Moon’s distance from Earth and T is its orbital period. Choice B provides both values; the Sun’s mass or Earth’s orbit around the Sun is not needed.
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