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Which action results from the combination of gravity and inertia working on the moon?

A. The moon's orbit around Earth
B. Earth's downward pull on the moon
C. the moon's push against other planets
D. Earth's gravitational pull toward the moon

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A. The moon's orbit around Earth

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Answer:

The correct option is A. The moon's orbit around Earth

Step-by-step explanation:

Newtons first law of motion says that an object in motion will always remain in motion and an object in erst will always stay at rest untill an external force acts upon it. This law is also called law of inertia which is the property of a body to resist any change in its state of rest or motion. Since moon is also revolving around the earth so it is in motion always and it continues its motion.

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