What prevents the gravity of the sun to pull all of the planets towards it?(1 point)

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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 size and shape of the planets around the sun
the size and shape of the planets around the sun

the large distance of the planets from the sun

1 answer

The correct response is:

the planets' speed as they orbit the sun

The planets are in constant motion moving forward in their orbits. This forward velocity balances the gravitational pull of the sun, preventing them from being pulled into it.