If the force of attraction between the sun and the 1 planets is removed; the

PHYSICS
WAEC 1999

If the force of attraction between the sun and the 1 planets is removed; the planets will

  • A. fall towards the sun
  • B. scatter and stop moving
  • C. continue to move at tangent to their original orbits
  • D. continue to move perpendicular to their original orbits.

Correct Answer: D. continue to move perpendicular to their original orbits.



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