Suppose That the Gravitational Force by Earth on the Moon

question 35

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the gravitational force by Earth on the moon suddenly shut off. How would the moon then move?

• A) It would move directly outward, away from Earth.
• B) It would move straight ahead in a straight line, at constant speed.
• C) It would slow down and stop.
• D) It would go into a larger circular orbit.
• E) It would move directly inward, toward Earth.

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