A mascon is a region on the Moon's surface where there is an unusual concentration of mass, resulting in a local gravitational anomaly. These can be detected by measuring variations in the gravitational field of the Moon using spacecraft in orbit around it.

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What Is a Mascon

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What is a mascon?

A) each of several places under the Moon's surface where there is an unusual concentration of mass
B) the core of the Moon where most of its mass is concentrated
C) a dense object placed in orbit about the Moon (or another body) to measure its gravitational field
D) a dense object used to impact the Moon (or another body) and create seismic waves

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