How much stronger is the force of the Moon gravity

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Solar System Astronomy Homework -

Q1. The Moon's gravity stretches Earth, which causes Earth's tides. How much stronger is the force of the Moon's gravity on a 1 kg mass on the side of Earth closest to the Moon compared to the force of the Moon's gravity on a 1 kg mass on the side of Earth farthest from the Moon. Compare the forces as a ratio. Show how you got your answer.

(A) 1.03x stronger

(B) 1.07x stronger

(D) 1.13x stronger

(E) 1.17x stronger

Q2. The solar system has several families of planets: terrestrial planets (like Earth), Jovian planets (like Jupiter), dwarf planets (like Pluto) and minor planets (like Vesta shown below), also called asteroids. Approximately how many minor planets, like Vesta, could fit inside Earth? Show how you got your answer.

(A) 120

(B) 600

(D) 6,000

(E) 12,000

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