Multiple choice

The gravitational force that keeps stars, planets, & moons in orbit occurs in which direction?

  1. outward & curved

  2. outward & straight

  3. inward & curved

  4. inward & straight

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Gravity acts as a centripetal force, pulling objects inward toward the center of the larger body, which keeps them in a curved orbital path.