The Moon Does Not Fall to Earth Because

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Moon does not fall to Earth because

• A)the net force on it is zero.
• B)it is being pulled by the sun and planets as well as Earth.
• C)it is beyond the main pull of Earth's gravity.
• D)but it does fall!
• More specifically, the Moon
• E)is subject to both centripetal and centrifugal forces.
• F)interacts with all massive bodies, both near and far.
• G)is free of air resistance as well as other Earthly influences.
• H)continually falls around Earth rather than straight into it.

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