Question

The figure above shows the position of a moon that orbits a planet in an elliptical path. Two specific locations of the moon, position A and position B, are labeled.

In what direction is the net force exerted on the moon?
A Toward the planet
B
Toward the center of the ellipse
Away from the center of the ellipse
Parallel to the direction that the moon is moving at any given instant

Answer 1

Parallel to the direction that the moon is moving at any given instant

Step-by-step explanation:

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