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This is very interesting. It could be argued that we really don't observe any of the moon's true motion. We don't observe the moon's axial rotation, even though we know that it happens. The swaying of the moon by libration is an apparent motion and not a true motion. This libration has to do with things like the moon's elliptical orbit around the earth, and the fact that its rotational velocity is just about constant. There is another libration that is related to the eccentricities of the moon's orbit relative to the earth's. The moon appears to rise in the east and set in the west, as does the sun, but this orbital motion is apparent and not true. The moon is orbiting the earth in the other direction. It appears to rise in the east and set in the west only because of the earth's very fast axial rotation. The earth rotates once each day, and the moon orbits the earth once in a lunar cycle. This means that the moon's true orbital motion around the earth can be seen only indirectly.
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Was it real or fake going to the moon?
The Apollo moon landing in 1969 was real.
When was the Moon hoax?
There was no moon hoax. The moon landings were real.
What is Tyler moons real name?
Tyler Moon's real name is Archibald Figgins.
Is the moon fake?
No, the moon is very real. The footsteps of Neil Armstrong, the first man to step foot on the moon, are on the moon.
Are moon bars real?
No, moon bars as a food item do not exist in reality. They are a fictional concept often found in video games or other forms of entertainment.
What is meaning of real and apparent?
Real means existing in fact Apparent means obvious
What is a real world example of a tide?
An example of a real-world tide is the daily cycle of high and low tides in coastal areas, which is caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun pulling on the Earth's water. This phenomenon is commonly observed at beaches and harbors around the world.
Is an eclipse real?
An eclipse is a natural phenomenon. A solar eclipse is an optical illusion caused by the fact that our sun and moon are almost the same apparent size; whereas a lunar eclipse happens because sometimes the moon's orbit takes it directly into the Earth's shadow.So yes, eclipses are real.
Formula to calculate real depth from apparent depth?
Real depth Dr= Apparent depth/ refractive index of water Dr= Da / n water
How do you weave hair extensions into your real hair?
You braid/ Cornrow your hair in circular motions.
What is difference between apparent and intrinsic solubility?
Apparent solubility refers to the amount of solute that dissolves in a solvent under specific experimental conditions, while intrinsic solubility represents the true equilibrium solubility of a solute in a given solvent. Intrinsic solubility is independent of experimental conditions, such as temperature and presence of other solutes, whereas apparent solubility may vary based on these factors.
Was it real or fake going to the moon?
The Apollo moon landing in 1969 was real.
When was the Moon hoax?
There was no moon hoax. The moon landings were real.
What is the apparent depth of an object whose real depth below the water surface is 5 m?
The apparent depth of an object submerged in water can be calculated using the formula: apparent depth = real depth / refractive index. Since the refractive index of water is approximately 1.33, the apparent depth of an object 5 meters below the water surface would be around 3.76 meters.
Why do astronamers use apparent magnitude to plot stars?
That's the first thing that can be observed about a star. You can't immediately figure out a star's real (absolute) brightness; this requires a more detailed analysis, and for far-away stars it may be difficult to get this information with a reasonable accuracy.
Is the Samsung Moon Mode feature real or fake?
The Samsung Moon Mode feature is real.
Why VAR meter does not measure real and apparent power?
A VAr meter only measures the reactive (imaginary) power. Apparent power is a combination of real and reactive power; thus having a VAr meter will not suffice to measure apparent power. Likewise, because the VAr meter only measures reactive power, it does not provide any information on real power.
