The space shuttle is located exactly half way between the earth and the moon. Which statement is true regarding the gravitational pull on the shuttle? (a) The moon pulls more on the shuttle. (b) The earth pulls more on the shuttle. (c) Both are equal due to equal distances.

(d) Both are equal due to the mass of the shuttle.

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Kathryn Ashley

Physics

12 October, 11:46

The space shuttle is located exactly half way between the earth and the moon. Which statement is true regarding the gravitational pull on the shuttle? (a) The moon pulls more on the shuttle. (b) The earth pulls more on the shuttle. (c) Both are equal due to equal distances.

(d) Both are equal due to the mass of the shuttle.

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August Cain · Answer 1

B. The earth pulls more on the shuttle

Gravitational pull is directly proportional to the mass of the pulling body. In this case, earth's mass is larger than moon's mass, therefore, earth's gravitational pull on satellite will be greater than moon's gravitational pull on satellite.