4. which of the following would happen to the moon if gravity no longer affected it?

A. the moon would continue to move on its orbital path

B. the moon would stop moving altogether

C. the moon would move in a spiral toward earth

D. the moon would move in a straight line

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13 November, 13:07

4. which of the following would happen to the moon if gravity no longer affected it?

A. the moon would continue to move on its orbital path

B. the moon would stop moving altogether

C. the moon would move in a spiral toward earth

D. the moon would move in a straight line

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Corinne Floyd · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. If gravity do not affect the movement of the moon, then the moon would move in a straight line at a speed of about 1.022 km/s. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.

4. which of the following would happen to the moon if gravity no longer affected it?A. the moon would continue to move on its orbital pathB. the moon would stop moving altogetherC. the moon would move in a spiral toward earthD. the moon would move in a straight line

4. which of the following would happen to the moon if gravity no longer affected it?

A. the moon would continue to move on its orbital path

B. the moon would stop moving altogether

C. the moon would move in a spiral toward earth

D. the moon would move in a straight line