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Revolution of moon around the earth is due to ______ force.

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The gravitational force keeps us bound to the earth.
The revolution of planets around the sun and the revolution of moon and other satellites around the earth are also due to gravitational force.
Hence, revolution of moon around the earth is due to gravitational force.

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