The moon is acted upon by the gravitational force of earth. Why does not moon fall on to earth?

The moon is acted upon by the gravitational force of earth. Why does n

1.	The moon is acted upon by the gravitational force of earth. Why does not moon fall on to earth?
Answer» Solution :`implies` The gravitational PULL of the earth PROVIDES the necessary centripetal force to the moon for its orbital motion around the earth. Also, this force is perpendicular to the linear VELOCITY of force of moon. THEREFORE, the moon revolves around the earth in a STABLE orbit, so didn.t fall.