In the following cases, decide whether the moon might undergo tidal heating. (a) Anewly formed moon that

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In the following cases, decide whether the moon might undergo tidal heating.

(a) Anewly formed moon that is in a circular orbit, and has a rotation period that is much less than its orbital period.

(b) An ancient moon that has acquired synchronous rotation, and has a circular orbit.

(c) An ancient moon that has acquired synchronous rotation, and has a significant orbital eccentricity.

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An Introduction To The Solar System

ISBN: 9781108430845

3rd Edition

Authors: David A. Rothery, Neil McBride, Iain Gilmour

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