The Roche limit of an exoplanet is the minimum distance at which a celestial body, such as a moon or another planet, can approach without being torn apart by tidal forces.
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The Roche limit of an exoplanet is the minimum distance at which a celestial body, such as a moon or another planet, can approach without being torn apart by tidal forces.