Question

4. which of the following would happen to the moon if gravity no longer affected it ?

A. the moon would continue to move on its orbital path

B . the moon would stop moving altogether

C. the moon would move in a spiral toward earth

D. the moon would move in a straight line

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. If gravity do not affect the movement of the moon, then the moon would move in a straight line at a speed of about 1.022 km/s. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.