Multiple Choice
The Moon does not crash into Earth because
A) Earth's gravitational field is relatively weak at the Moon.
B) gravitational pull of other planets keeps the Moon up.
C) Moon has a sufficient tangential speed.
D) Moon has less mass than Earth.
E) none of the above
Correct Answer:
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