The gravitational force exerted by the Sun on the Moon is about twice as great as the gravitational force exerted by the earth on the Moon, but still Moon is not escaping from the gravitational influence of the earth. Mark the option which correctly explains the above system.

The gravitational force exerted by the earth on a body is called

The garvitational force exerted by the sun on the Moon is greater than that exerted by the Earth on the Moon. Why then does not the Moon escape from the Earth, during solar esclipe?

Consider the following statements: 1. The gravitational force exerted by the sun on the moon is greater than the gravitational force exerted by the earth on the moon. 2. A heavy body falls at a faster rate than a light body in vaccum. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

The percentage by which the moon should move faster, so that it escapes from the gravitational field of the earth is:

The mass of the moon is about 1.2% of the mass of the earth. Compared to the gravitational force the earth exerts on the moon, the gravitational force the moon exerts on earth

A planet revolves around the sun under the effect of gravitational force exerted by the sun. Why is the torque on the planet due to the gravitational force zero ?