What is one factor that helps keep the planets and other solar system objects in orbit around the sun?

A.
nuclear fusion in the sun

B.
the great distance between the sun and the planets

C.
the force of gravity the galaxy exerts on all objects in it

D.
the gravitational force between the sun and each object in the solar system

Question

What is one factor that helps keep the planets and other solar system objects in orbit around the sun? 	
	
 
A.
	nuclear fusion in the sun
	
 
B.
	the great distance between the sun and the planets
	
 
C.
	the force of gravity the galaxy exerts on all objects in it
	
 
D.
	the gravitational force between the sun and each object in the solar system

anonymous · Answer

Which of the following objects is NOT a part of our solar system? 	
	
 
A.
	the North Star
	
 
B.
	the dwarf planet Pluto
	
 
C.
	

the asteroid belt
	
 
D.
	Jupiter’s moons