GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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What force keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?
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Interia
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Gravity
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Friction
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Latitude
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -However, the reason the Moon stays in orbit is precisely because of gravity–a universal force that attracts objects. With the right combination of speed and gravity, satellites can fall around, instead of into, the body that they orbit.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, the force which keeps the moon revolving around the earth is the gravitational force.
Detailed explanation-3: -What force keeps the Moon moving around the Earth? The force that keeps a planet in orbit is called “centripetal force", which, in turn, means “force directed towards the center". This center is exactly where the Sun is located.
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