Moon Measuring

Moon Measuring

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Science, Other, Physics

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explains how mirrors left on the moon by Apollo astronauts are used to measure the moon's distance from Earth. Scientists fire lasers at these mirrors, and when photons hit them, the reflected light is measured to calculate the distance. This process has been ongoing for decades, providing precise data on the moon's orbit and its gradual movement away from Earth.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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