Suppose That the Force of Gravity Between the Sun and Earth

question 74

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the force of gravity between the sun and Earth suddenly stopped operating. What would happen?

• A) Earth would move straight ahead, in a straight line, rather than orbiting the sun.
• B) Earth would continue orbiting the sun, but objects on Earth would have no weight and would float into space.
• C) Earth would fall directly inward, into the sun.
• D) Earth would stop in its orbit around the sun, and remain motionless at its present position.
• E) Earth would fly directly outward from the sun.

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