Which theory proposes that the moon was a passing asteroid pulled into orbit by Earth's gravity?

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Cortez Ingram

Physics

11 April, 21:53

Which theory proposes that the moon was a passing asteroid pulled into orbit by Earth's gravity?

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Rolando · Answer 1

The correct answer to the question above is the capture theory. The capture theory proposes that the moon was a passing asteroid pulled into the orbit by the Earth's gravity. It says that the moon was originally orbiting the sun, not the Earth.