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 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
the size and shape of the planets around the sun

the sun's weak gravity

Answer 1

The correct response is:

the planets' speed as they orbit the sun

This speed creates a centripetal force that counteracts the gravitational pull of the sun, allowing the planets to maintain stable orbits instead of being pulled directly into the sun.