Satellites and moons
1 mark · EasyState the force that keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth.
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Gravitational force
Also accept: gravity
Common mistakes: centripetal force; magnetic force
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B1 · 1 mark · Identifies gravitational force as the force keeping the Moon in orbit.
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The force is gravity, or gravitational force.