In-class question

The Moon does not fall to Earth because

BLUE: It generates a gravitational force equal and opposite the earth's pull.

YELLOW: The net force on it is zero.

GREEN: It is beyond the main pull of Earth’s gravity.

PINK: It is being pulled by the Sun and planets as well as by Earth.

PURPLE: none of the above




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