Question

As the distance between the moon and Earth increases the moon's orbital speed...

1. decreases
2. increases
3. stays the same​

Answer 1

Although the moon's distance from earth varies each month because of its eccentric orbit, the moon's mean distance from Earth is nonetheless increasing at the rate of about 3.8 centimeters (1.5 inches) per year

Answer 2

Answer:

I would say it decreases. The farther you are from Earth, the gravitational force decreases.