Question

Centripetal acceleration of the moon is influenced by

A) Earth's gravity
B) Solar wind
C) Lunar volcanoes
D) Planetary alignment

Answer 1

The centripetal acceleration of the Moon is influenced by Earth's gravity. Earth's gravitational force causes the Moon to orbit Earth.

Step-by-step explanation:

The centripetal acceleration of the Moon is influenced by Earth's gravity.

Earth's gravitational force causes the Moon to orbit Earth. The centripetal acceleration of the Moon differs by less than 1% from the acceleration due to Earth's gravity.

This agreement is approximate because the Moon's orbit is slightly elliptical, and Earth is not stationary.