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Two new planets with equal masses are discovered. Planet A is twice as far from the sun as Planet B. Which of the following is true?




AThe gravitational pull between Planet A and the sun is smaller than the gravitational pull between Planet B and the sun.


BThe sun's gravitational pull on Planet A is equal to its gravitational pull on Planet B because distance does not affect gravity.


CThe gravitational pulls between the sun and each of the planets are the same because the masses of the planets are the same.


DThe sun will attract Planet B and repel Planet A.

Verified Answer :

I think the answer isĀ B. The sun's gravitational pull on Planet A is equal to its gravitational pull on Planet B because distance does not affect gravity.

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its b

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