Correct option is B
The
centripetal force required to keep the moon in its orbit around the Earth is provided by the
gravitational force of the Earth.
· The gravitational attraction between the Earth and the moon pulls the moon towards the Earth, acting as the centripetal force that keeps the moon moving in a circular orbit.
· Without this gravitational force, the moon would move in a straight line away from the Earth due to its inertia.
This gravitational force is responsible for the moon's continuous orbit around the Earth, preventing it from flying off into space.
