Talk:Natural satellite
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Orbits - two forces[change source]
The text says that there are two forces: gravity and centripetal force. It is more accurate to say that there is only one force: Gravity. This force is towards the centre of the Earth and causes the Moon to orbit the Earth. When a force such as gravity causes an object to move in circular motion, the force is called a centripetal force.