Question

Stephen learned that there are two forces that keep the moon in orbit around Earth. How do these forces keep the moon from flying off into space?

A. Gravity keeps the moon in motion, and inertia attracts the moon toward Earth.
B. Gravity attracts the moon toward Earth, and inertia keeps the moon in motion.
C. Gravity attracts the moon toward Earth, and the distance keeps it from going further away.
D. Mass weighs the moon down so it stays close to Earth, and inertia keeps the moon in motion.

Answer 1

Gravity attracts the moon Earth, and Inertia keeps the moon in motion.

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Answer 2

b

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