The acceleration of the moon towards the earth is approximately 0.0027 m/s2. The moon revolves around the earth once approximately every 24 hours. What would be the acceleration due to gravity of the earth of the moon towards the earth if it were to revolve once every 12 hours?

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The acceleration of the moon towards the earth is approximately 0.0027 m/s<sup>2</sup>. The moon revolves around the earth once approximately every 24 hours. What would be the acceleration due to gravity of the earth of the moon towards the earth if it were to revolve once every 12 hours?