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What holds the moon in orbit around the earth?

A. The sun's gravity
B. The Earth's gravity

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Answer:

the earth gravity

Step-by-step explanation:

Gravitational attraction provides the centripetal force needed to keep planets in orbit around the Sun and all types of satellite in orbit around the Earth. The Earth's gravity keeps the Moon orbiting us.

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Answer:

Earth's gravity

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