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Q. The same side of the moon always faces the Earth because ________

A
The period of rotation of the Moon on its axis and period of revolution around' the Earth is almost the same
B
Moon and the Earth have gravitational force
C
Moon cannot change its position
D
The period of rotation of the Moon is not equal to the period of rotation of the Earth

Correct Answer

The period of rotation of the Moon on its axis and period of revolution around' the Earth is almost the same

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