The Moon undergoes synchronous rotation, and as a consequence the
A) rotational period of the Moon equals the orbital period of the Moon around Earth.
B) rotational period of the Moon equals the rotational period of Earth.
C) rotational period of the Moon equals the orbital period of Earth around the Sun.
D) orbital period of the Moon around Earth equals the rotational period of Earth.
E) Moon does not rotate as it orbits Earth.

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Synchronous rotation means the Moon's rotational period is the same as its orbital period around Earth, causing the same side to always face Earth.

The Moon Undergoes Synchronous Rotation, and as a Consequence the