In What Kind of Path Would the Planets Move If

question 66

Multiple Choice

In what kind of path would the planets move if no force acted on them?

• A) Larger elliptical orbits.
• B) Parabolas, like a thrown rock.
• C) Straight line with an acceleration of 10 m/sec².
• D) Straight line with no acceleration.
• E) They would continue in their present orbits, since they already have no force on them.

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