Question

which orbital force pulls an orbiting object toward the more massive object? inertia gravity friction

Explanation:

Gravity is the force that attracts two objects with mass towards each other. In the context of an orbiting object (like a satellite around a planet), gravity is the force that pulls the orbiting object (less massive) towards the more massive object (like the planet). Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. Friction is a force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact.

Answer:

gravity