Question 20
Study these statements below
(1) Moon is outside of the gravitational influence of the Earth.
(2) Moon is in balance with the gravitational forces from the Sun and other planets.
(3) The net force on the Moon is zero.
(4) The gravitational force exerted by the Earth on the Moon provides a net force that causes the Moon’s centripetal acceleration.
Which statement(s) can explain why the moon prefers in its orbit around the Earth rather than falling to the Earth?
(1) Moon is outside of the gravitational influence of the Earth.
(2) Moon is in balance with the gravitational forces from the Sun and other planets.
(3) The net force on the Moon is zero.
(4) The gravitational force exerted by the Earth on the Moon provides a net force that causes the Moon’s centripetal acceleration.
Which statement(s) can explain why the moon prefers in its orbit around the Earth rather than falling to the Earth?