The force responsible to keep the moon in orbit is called:

Gravitational force

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Electrostatic force

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Frictional force

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Muscular force

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Solution

The correct option is A Gravitational force
Moon orbits the earth under the influence of gravity. In absence of gravity, the moon will leave the influence of the earth's orbit and fly off.

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The force responsible to keep the moon in orbit is called:

The correct option is A Gravitational forceMoon orbits the earth under the influence of gravity. In absence of gravity, the moon will leave the influence of the earth's orbit and fly off.

The correct option is A Gravitational force
Moon orbits the earth under the influence of gravity. In absence of gravity, the moon will leave the influence of the earth's orbit and fly off.