The gravitational force that earth exerts on the moon equals 2.03 x 10^20n. the moons mass is 7.35 x 10^22kg. what is the acceleration of the moon due to earth’s gravitational pull?

The acceleration of the Moon due to Earth’s gravitational pull, is × .

Given the following data:

To find the acceleration of the Moon due to Earth’s gravitational pull, we would use Newton's Second Law of Motion:

Mathematically, Newton's Second Law of Motion is given by the formula;

Substituting the given parameters into the formula, we have;

Acceleration = ×

Therefore, the acceleration of the Moon due to Earth’s gravitational pull, is × .

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The first time we read this, we think that we'll have to go look up a bunch of stuff about the gravitational constant, centripetal force, orbital mechanics, the Moon's period of revolution, and who knows whut owl !

But you know whut ?  The only thing we need is Newton's 2nd law:

F = m A

Divide each side by m :

Acceleration = Force / mass

Acceleration = (2.03 x 10²⁰ Newtons) / (7.35 x 10²² kg)

Acceleration = (2.03 x 10²⁰ / 7.35 x 10²² kg) (m/s²)

Acceleration = 0.00276 m/s²

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