Question

The interaction between the Earth and the Moon which keeps the Moon revolving around the Earth is a:

• A. Force
• B. Pressure
• C. Both A & B
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Force

If objects with mass are attracted to each other then the force between them is known as Gravitational force. It keeps all the planets, including earth in our solar system in an orbit around the Sun. A gravitational attraction exists between the Earth and the Moon which is basically a pull on the Moon by the Earth. This interaction is what keeps the Moon revolving around the Earth. This pull is a force.