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Question
If the Earth’s pull on the Moon suddenly disappears, what will happen to the Moon?
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Solution
Earth’s pull is, F = `("GM"_"E""M"_"m")/("R"_"m"^2)`
The moon will move away with the largest distance of approach. The motion of the moon would cease.
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