Cambridge Primary (1-6). Stage 5. Science. Learner's Book - Unit 5: Forces and magnetism - Question 17

Look at this model of the Moon orbiting the Earth. Point to the Earth. Point to the Moon. Point to the Moon’s orbit around the Earth.

Find the green arrow. The green arrow shows the force of gravity the Moon exerts on the Earth. Remember gravity is a pulling force so the Moon is pulling the Earth. That is why the arrow points towards the Moon.

Find the red arrow. The red arrow shows the force of gravity the Earth exerts on the Moon.