An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 20.13

The Formation of Planetary Systems — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · moment-of-inertia-moon

Problem

The moment-of-inertia ratio of the Moon is 0.390 (see Problem 20.12). (a) What does this say about the interior of the Moon? (b) Is this consistent with the lack of any detectable magnetic field? Why or why not?

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