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the planets' speed as they orbit the sun
the planets' speed as they orbit the sun
the sun's weak gravity
the sun's weak gravity
the large distance of the planets from the sun
the large distance of the planets from the sun
the size and shape of the planets around the sun
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The correct response is:
the planets' speed as they orbit the sun
The planets are in a constant state of motion, and their orbital speed creates a centrifugal effect that balances the gravitational pull of the Sun. This balance keeps them in stable orbits rather than being pulled directly into the Sun.
