The Moon does not fall to Earth because
A)the net force on it is zero.
B)it is being pulled by the sun and planets as well as Earth.
C)it is beyond the main pull of Earth's gravity.
D)but it does fall!
More specifically, the Moon
E)is subject to both centripetal and centrifugal forces.
F)interacts with all massive bodies, both near and far.
G)is free of air resistance as well as other Earthly influences.
H)continually falls around Earth rather than straight into it.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Moon does fall towards Earth due to gravity, but it has enough tangential velocity to keep missing Earth, resulting in an orbit.

The Moon Does Not Fall to Earth Because