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The length of a lunar month is roughly 28 days. If the moon werelocated farther from the Earth than it presently is, the lunarmonth would be
Choose one answer.
a. more than 28 days.
b. not enough information given.
c. roughly 28 days.
d. less than 28 days.

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Physics: Principles with Applications
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