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CE When the Moon is in its new-moon position (directly
Chapter 12, Problem 68GP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
When the Moon is in its new-moon position (directly between the Earth and the Sun), does the net force exerted on it by the Sun and the Earth point toward the Sun, or point toward the Earth? Explain. (Refer to Conceptual Questions 12 and 13 as well as Figure 12–20.)
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QUESTION:
When the Moon is in its new-moon position (directly between the Earth and the Sun), does the net force exerted on it by the Sun and the Earth point toward the Sun, or point toward the Earth? Explain. (Refer to Conceptual Questions 12 and 13 as well as Figure 12–20.)
ANSWER:
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The force of gravity between the Earth and the Moon is given by,