Assume that the Earth changes its shape and turns into an infinite cylinder whose radius and density are the same as those of our real Earth and the distance of the Moon from the central axis of this cylindrical earth remains unchanged. What can you say about the speed of the Moon (which remains spherical) in its orbit around the cylindrical Earth? (a) It will slightly increase. (c) It will remain unchanged. (b) It will slightly decrease. (d) It will increase several times.

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Assume that the Earth changes its shape and turns into an infinite
cylinder whose radius and density are the same as those of our real
Earth and the distance of the Moon from the central axis of this
cylindrical earth remains unchanged. What can you say about the speed
of the Moon (which remains spherical) in its orbit around the cylindrical
Earth?
(a) It will slightly increase.
(c) It will remain unchanged.
(b) It will slightly decrease.
(d) It will increase several times.
Transcribed Image Text:Assume that the Earth changes its shape and turns into an infinite cylinder whose radius and density are the same as those of our real Earth and the distance of the Moon from the central axis of this cylindrical earth remains unchanged. What can you say about the speed of the Moon (which remains spherical) in its orbit around the cylindrical Earth? (a) It will slightly increase. (c) It will remain unchanged. (b) It will slightly decrease. (d) It will increase several times.
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