Question

Which of the moon’s properties prevents it from being pulled inward by Earth?

gravity
inertia
shape
structure

Answer 1

The property that prevents the Moon from being pulled inward by Earth is **inertia**. Inertia refers to the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. The Moon is in orbit around the Earth because of a balance between the gravitational pull of the Earth and the inertia of the Moon, which causes it to move in a straight line. This balance results in the Moon following a curved path around the Earth rather than falling straight into it.