A student claims that the planets orbit the Sun because of gravitational force. Which statement best supports this claim?
A. The Sun has a stronger gravitational field because it was the first part of the solar system to form.
B. The Sun has a stronger gravitational field because it has a larger mass.
C. Planets are far away from the Sun which makes them have a stronger gravitational force.
D. The planets have a stronger gravitational field compared to the Sun because they have less mass.
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B. The Sun has a stronger gravitational field because it has a larger mass.