Question

Multiple Choice Question
Which statement best explains why the planets orbit around the Sun?
A.
The Sun exerts the largest gravitational force due to its mass.

B.
The Sun exerts the smallest gravitational force due to its mass.

C.
The Sun exerts the largest gravitational force due to its location.

D.
The Sun exerts the smallest gravitational force due to its location.

Answer 1

A. The Sun exerts the largest gravitational force due to its mass.

Answer 2

What characteristic is shared between all of the outer planets?
A.
They have no moons that orbit them.

B.
They are made mostly of gaseous materials.

C.
They are all very warm, similar to Venus.

D.
They orbit the Sun opposite to Earth.

Answer 3

B. They are made mostly of gaseous materials.