As Earth's rotation slows over time,Earth loses angular momentum.What happens to it?
A) It is transferred to the Moon,which causes the Moon to rotate faster.
B) It is transferred to the Moon,which causes the Moon to increase its orbital radius.
C) It is transferred to the Moon,which causes the Moon to increase its orbital period.
D) Angular momentum is not conserved in this case.
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