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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.

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.

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