physics.
2007-12-10 15:21:16 · 5 answers · asked by Ohsnaps08 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Sorry, I tried to answer last night, but I had exceeded the number of questions I could answer.
Although the acceleration vector is pointed towards Earth, the velocity vector points perpendicular to the Earth. The resultant vector, if this is integrated over time, is the Moon's orbit.
I hope this answer reaches you fast enough. My Physics final is this morning, too.
2007-12-10 23:50:22 · answer #1 · answered by Miles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's moving in a circle (well, ellipse actually) around the Earth. Although the acceleration is pointed towards the Earth, it's in a stable orbit. Just like the Earth around the Sun.
2007-12-10 23:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's orbit is circular. In uniform circular motion, acceleration is orthogonal to the direction of motion.
2007-12-10 23:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Earth's gravitational pull is far to weak and the two object are far too far apart.
2007-12-10 23:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by 'K~Man' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It keeps missing because it is moving forward. It's called an orbit.
2007-12-10 23:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by scitechruler 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋