Physics for IGCSE & O level - Measurements And Units (Section 2 - No. 23)
What is the relationship between the mass of a planet and the orbit of any moon around it?
The orbit of any moon does not affect the mass of the planet.
The mass of a planet affects the gravitational pull and the orbit of its moons.
The moon increases the mass of the planet.
The moon causes the planet to slow down its spin.
Explanation
The mass of a planet is directly related to the gravitational forces that determine the orbit of its moons.
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