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Solar system astronomy > Earth-moon system

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Earth-moon system  

Definition

  • A physical system composed on the Earth and the Moon in which both objects directly influence each other. The total energy in the Earth-Moon system is conserved. The most notable influence that the two objects have on each other is tides. (en)

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  • Earth moon system (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/436

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