By simulating the Lunar magma ocean, we can obtain an accurate estimate on the k2 lovenumber corresponding to deformations of its interior. This number enters into equations that dictate the tidal interaction between the Earth and the Moon.
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By simulating the Lunar magma ocean, we can obtain an accurate estimate on the k2 lovenumber corresponding to deformations of its interior. This number enters into equations that dictate the tidal interaction between the Earth and the Moon.
Relevant papers: