Roche limit
Definitions
The closest a satellite can approach its parent body before the gravitational forces holding it together are overwhelmed by tidal forces pulling it apart.
Equivalents
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Examples
“It might be argued, therefore, that Jupiter is so massive and its gravitational field so intense that it swept out the matter⟳ within its Roche limit⟳ very effectively.”
“The prelunar mass must first be moved outside the Roche limit⟳ if accumulation is to occur⟳.”
“If, however, the planet's moon comes inside the Roche limit⟳, the tidal forces overcome⟳ its gravity and pull⟳ the moon apart.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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