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Posted by Forum Master on September 29, 2005 21:06:39 UTC

1a) The Earth will have phases.
1b) The Earth does not rise and set as seen from an observer on the Moon because the Moon always keeps the same side facing the Earth as it orbits; They are locked together thanks to tidal forces.

Is this your homework?

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Question For #1 - gsr4life - September 29, 2005 - 21:47 UTC
- Yes opposite phases - admin - September 29, 2005 - 22:04 UTC

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