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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
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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

The figure above shows the position of a moon that orbits a planet in an elliptical-example-1
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Parallel to the direction that the moon is moving at any given instant

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