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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

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Stars and the Universe

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What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?.

  1. A.Electromagnetic force
  2. B.Nuclear force
  3. C.Gravitational force
  4. D.Frictional force

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Gravitational Influence of the Sun

The Sun's gravitational pull is essential for maintaining the orbits of planets and other celestial objects in the solar system.

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    Explain how the gravitational pull of the Sun affects the motion of planets in the solar system.

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