Why Pluto rolled over http://nyti.ms/2fW0rcb
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Replying to @kchangnyt @gmusser
Maybe I misread but if the heart were heaver wouldn't it face Charon? & there are 4 other satellites 2 verify the theory
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Replying to @DavidHesperos @gmusser
it’s tidal forces. 2 stable pts: directly under Charon or on opposite side. Starting pt determines ending pt.
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Replying to @kchangnyt @gmusser
Have to take your word for it, illogical as it may seem, since that's not my area of expertise, but still...
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Replying to @DavidHesperos @gmusser
Same concept as ocean tides on Earth. One high tide under Moon, also high tide the side of Earth opposite from Moon.
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Replying to @kchangnyt @gmusser
On earth, bulges on both sides have the same density. Not so on Pluto. Imagine a lead weight glued to a ping pong ball.
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Replying to @DavidHesperos @gmusser
1. Imagine weight starts at far side of Pluto. Then try to rotate it to move it to position under Charon.
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2. As soon as it moves, it's offset, and there's a gravitational force trying to pull back to where it started.
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We could do the math if you want.
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