The figure shows the moon orbiting around Earth. Suppose that the direction of the moon's motion is counter- clockwise. Is any net force exerted on the moon?
A) Yes, in the direction of arrow B.
B) Yes, in the direction of arrow A.
C) Yes, in the direction of arrow C.
D) No, because no net force is needed to keep an object moving.
E) No, because the individual forces acting on the moon all balance out to yield a net force of zero.
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