Would doubling the mass of the moon make it revolve slower or faster? Why?

Subject: Would doubling the mass of the moon make it revolve slower or faster? Why?

Date: Tue Feb 3 21:29:54 2004
Posted by Jonathan
Grade level: 7-9 School: Creekside M.S.
City: Castro Valley State/Province: California Country: USA
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 1075865394.As

Message:


I was told that if the mass of the moon was doubled while staying the same 
distance from earth it would revolve slower around earth. Why or why not is 
this true? My science teacher tried explaining it to me but I didn't quite get 
what he was trying to say. I am really curious and would like to know.

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