Activity In this activity, you will draw a model showing the gravitational pull and forward momentum of Earth and the Moon as they orbit the Sun. Use the data in the tables to gauge the spacing for your model. The model need not be drawn to scale. Mass Sun1,989,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 kilograms Earth5,972,600,000,000,000,000,000,000 kilograms Moon73,477,000,000,000,000,000,000 kilograms Distance Moon’s Distance from EarthEarth’s Distance from the Sun 384,400 kilometers149,600,000 kilometers Part A Draw a model that shows the orbits of the Moon and Earth around the Sun. The model, which does not have to be drawn to scale, should show all the gravitational forces acting on each body and the forward momentum of Earth and the Moon.

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