Question

    The force responsible for the moon's orbit around the Earth is:

    A Applied force Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Centripetal force Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tension force Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Spring force Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The moon orbits the Earth due to the centripetal force, which is the gravitational pull exerted by the Earth on the moon.

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