What Path Would a Planet (Like Earth) Take If the Force

question 22

Multiple Choice

What path would a planet (like Earth) take if the force of gravity from the Sun were to be suddenly removed?

• A) The planet would move in a straight line tangential to its present orbit.
• B) The planet would stop moving altogether because there would be no gravity acting on it.
• C) The planet would move in a straight line outward, directly away from the Sun's position.
• D) The planet would begin to move in a long ellipse with the Sun at one focus.

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