If the Moon had twice as much mass and still orbits Earth at the same distance, ocean bulges on Earth would be
A)smaller.
B)larger.
C)unequal in size.
D)not significantly different.
E)none of the above

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The gravitational force between the Earth and the Moon is what causes the ocean tides. If the Moon had twice as much mass, it would exert a stronger gravitational force on the Earth, causing larger ocean bulges. Therefore, the correct answer is B - larger.

If the Moon Had Twice as Much Mass and Still