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How long does it take for the moon to make a complete revolution around the earth?
365 days (1 year)
Why does the moon appear to shine?
It reflects sunlight that appears off a surface.
What would happen if sunlight didn’t strike the moon at different angles?
The moon would not have any phases.
If you weigh 100kg on earth, how much would you weigh on the moon?
16kg because of the moons lower gravity
Would you weigh more or less on the moon?
Less because there is less of a gravitational pull
Lower mass =
Lower gravitational pull
More mass =
Stronger gravitational pull
Orbital velocity
The minimum speed needed to maintain orbit without crashing into Earth due to the gravitational pull
Escape velocity
The minimum velocity with which a body must be projected to break free from the gravitational attraction of a body.
Mass
The measure of the amount of matter in an object.
Does a lunar eclipse happen during a full moon or a new moon?
Full moon
How do you know when a lunar eclipse happen?
When the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon.
