according to newton what effect does earths gravitational field have on the moon? ( choose as many as apply)
A. it acts as a centripetal force on the moon
B. it changes the moons velocity
C. it causes the moon to fall below the straight line path it would otherwise follow
D. it increases the mass of the moon
i said c

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according to newton what effect does earths gravitational field have on the moon? ( choose as many as apply)
A. it acts as a centripetal force on the moon 
B. it changes the moons velocity 
C. it causes the moon to fall below the straight line path it would otherwise follow 
D. it increases the mass of the moon 
i said c

aravindg · Answer

No its  A ..the entire reason why the m oon moves around the earth is due to the centre petal force provided by gravity

anonymous · Answer

yes but wouldnt it be both then?

anonymous · Answer

B is also correct

anonymous · Answer

so it would be a and b
what about c isnt tht correct?

anonymous · Answer

i think all 3 are

anonymous · Answer

lol i dnt kno in my book i read bout the straight line bt im nt sure

anonymous · Answer

I do not believe its d because there is no mass transfer between the earth and the moon

anonymous · Answer

A, B & C

anonymous · Answer

alright thank u guys so much :)