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The direction of the sun’s pull relative to the planet’s motion changes.
The direction of the sun’s pull relative to the planet’s motion changes.
The planet’s inertia begins to point inward toward the sun.
The planet’s inertia begins to point inward toward the sun.
The sun’s gravitational pull on the sun decreases.
The sun’s gravitational pull on the sun decreases.
The planet’s inertia begins to point backward along its orbit.
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The correct response is:
The direction of the sun’s pull relative to the planet’s motion changes.
As a planet moves away from the sun, the gravitational force acting on it changes direction in relation to its orbital motion, which can affect its speed. The gravitational pull from the sun is still present but becomes less effective at maintaining speed as the distance increases.
