Statement -1 : Moon revolving around earth does not come closer despite earth's gravitational attraction.
A radially outward force balances earth's force of attraction during revolution of moon.

Options

A. Statement -1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement -2 is correct explanation for statement -1.
B. Statement -1 is true, statement -2 is true and statement -2 is correct explanation for statement -1.
C. Statement -1 is true, statement -2 is false.
D. Statement -1 is false, statement -2 is true.

Answer

C

Explanation

Moon does not come closer because it is moving in a circle and gravitational force provides it the required centripetal acceleration.