Question

(orbit) as a curved path an object takes caused by the perfect balance of two forces inertia and gravity. inertia is what keeps objects in their current motion - whether theyre still or moving steadily. in orbit, inertia makes objects continue in a straight line unless gravity from another object, like a planet, alters their path. gravity pulls an object with less mass towards an object with more mass. objects stay in orbit as long as there is a perfect balance of inertia and gravity a disruption in this balance can be caused by changes in inertia or gravity. an object will fly off into space if there is too much what does gravity do when an object is in orbit around another object in space? it keeps both objects stationary. it pushes the less massive object away from the more massive object. it pulls the less massive object toward the more massive object.

Explanation:

The text states that gravity pulls an object with less mass towards an object with more mass, which is key to orbital balance with inertia. The other options contradict this: keeping objects stationary is false (orbiting objects move), and pushing away is the opposite of gravity's effect.

Answer:

It pulls the less massive object toward the more massive object.