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The orbital path of the Earth around the Sun and the orbital path of the Moon around the Earth are shown in the diagram.

What is stopping the Moon from flying off in a straight line away from the Earth?



A.Electromagnetic attraction between the Earth and Moon



B.Electromagnetic attraction between the Sun and Moon



C.Gravitational attraction between the Earth and Moon



D.Gravitational attraction between the Sun and Moon


I REALLY NEED HELP!!

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The earths gravity causes the moon to stay orbiting the earth and not fly away

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