Kepler's laws and orbits question?

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The discussion centers on calculating the gravitational force between the Earth and the Moon using Kepler's laws. The Moon's diameter, which is one-quarter that of Earth's, and its mass, one-eighty-first of Earth's mass, are critical parameters. The orbital distance of the Moon, approximately 30 times Earth's diameter, is also relevant. The period of the Moon's rotation, 27 days, 7 hours, and 43.1 minutes, is essential for understanding the dynamics of the Earth-Moon system.

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THIS ISN'T THE SAME AS MY PREVIOUS QUESTION ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME TITLE

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The Moon is satellite of Earth with a diameter equal to a quarter of Earth's diameter and a mass equal 1/81 of Earth's mass. The period of the moon's rotation about the Earth is 27d 7h 43.1 min. The Moon's current orbital distance, about 30x the diameter of the earth, causes it to appear the same size as the sun.
Determine the force of gravity between the Earth and the moon.
I just need to know if the period of moon's rotation and the diameter of the moon is relevant?
any help?
 
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