what provides the centripetal force for the moon's orbit around Earth?
2007-11-01 07:10:11 · 6 answers · asked by thisisjakethomas 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
the earth's gravity
2007-11-01 07:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The mutual gravitation between the Earth and the Moon provides the centripetal acceleration that keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth.
This same force also causes the Earth to wobble around the mutual center of gravity of the Earth-Moon system - like an Olympic athlete in the hammer toss.
2007-11-01 07:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by ZeroByte 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravity from the Earth
2007-11-01 07:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by Demiurge42 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gravitational force exerted by the Earth's mass.
2007-11-01 07:22:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attraction between moon and earth.
2007-11-01 07:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by JvN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravity and inertia
2007-11-01 07:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by lmndrp44 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋