Assertion (A): Moon revolving around earth does not come closer despite earth's gravitational attraction. Reason (R): A radially outward force balances earth's force of attraction during revolution of moon.
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false
Solution:
Assertion (A) is true. The Moon maintains a stable orbit around Earth. Reason (R) is false. There is no radially outward force balancing Earth's gravity. Instead, Earth's gravitational force *is* the centripetal force required for the Moon's orbit. The Moon's tangential velocity prevents it from falling directly into Earth while gravity pulls it in.
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