Question

When the Moon orbits Earth, what is the centripetal force?
A.Nuclear force
B.Gravity
C.Air resistance
D.Friction

Answer 1

Think about what forces have the power to make the centripetal force needed to keep planets in orbit around the Sun and all types of satellites in orbit around the Earth. The Earth's gravity keeps the Moon orbiting us. It keeps changing the direction of the Moon's velocity.

Answer 2

So it would be B) Gravity

Answer 3

Yes, indeed, good job.

Answer 4

Thank you for helping

Answer 5

of course, any time,