15. why doesn’t the moon move away from earth ? ( 1point )

A. because the moon’s orbit is too small

b. because earth’s gravity is strong

c . because the moon has a large mass, and this creates a greater inertia for the moon than for earth

d. because the moon has nowhere else to go

Question

15. why doesn’t the moon move away from earth ? ( 1point ) 

A. because the moon’s orbit is too small 

b. because earth’s gravity is strong 

c . because the moon has a large mass, and this creates a greater inertia for the moon than for earth 

d. because the moon has nowhere else to go

kamibug · Answer

B. Because Earth's gravity is strong.
Objects are attracted to each other by gravity. The Earth has a larger gravitational force than the moon therefore the moon stays in orbit around the Earth.

anonymous · Answer

B.