Question

question:
the gravitational force that keeps the moon in orbit is a kind of ____ force.

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spelling counts but capitalization doesnt

Explanation:

The gravitational force that keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth is a centripetal force. Centripetal force is the force that acts on an object moving in a circular path and is directed towards the center of the circle. In the case of the moon's orbit, the Earth's gravitational pull provides the centripetal force required to keep the moon moving in its circular (or nearly circular) path around the Earth.

Answer:

centripetal