Question

The acceleration of the Moon towards the Earth is approximately:

Options

• 9.8 m/s²

• 0.0027 m/s²

• 27.3 m/s²

• 3600 m/s²

Answer 1

0.0027 m/s²

Explanation:

Newton calculated the Moon's centripetal acceleration towards Earth as approximately 0.0027 m/s² using its orbital period and distance.