Consider the Statement: "Earth Moves in a Stable Orbit Around

question 26

Multiple Choice

Consider the statement: "Earth moves in a stable orbit around the Sun and is therefore in equilibrium".The statement is:

• A)false, because no moving body can be in equilibrium
• B)true, because the Earth does not fall into or fly away from the sun
• C)false, because the Earth is rotating on its axis and no rotating body can be in equilibrium
• D)false, because the Earth has a considerable acceleration
• E)true, because if it were not in equilibrium then buildings and structures would not be stable

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