The Force That Causes Earth to Orbit the Sun Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The force that causes Earth to orbit the Sun is due to gravity, while the force needed to keep Earth moving as it circles the Sun is

• A)inertia.
• B)due to gravity.
• C)due to both inertia and gravity.
• D)no force at all.

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