Question

which action results from the combination of gravity and inertia working on the moon? the moon’s orbit around earth earth’s downward pull on the moon the moon’s push against other planets earth’s gravitational pull toward the moon

Answer 1

The correct answer is "the moon's orbit around Earth." The combination of gravity and inertia allows the moon to continuously orbit around Earth. Gravity pulls the moon towards Earth, while the moon's inertia, which is its tendency to keep moving in a straight line, causes it to move forward. These two forces work together to create a stable orbit. The other options you mentioned, such as the Earth's downward pull on the moon or the moon's push against other planets, are not the primary factors that determine the moon's orbit around Earth.