Why does Earth orbit the Sun rather than any other body in the solar system?
Responses
A The mutual repulsions among all the planets hold Earth in its orbit.The mutual repulsions among all the planets hold Earth in its orbit.
B The Earth is closer to the Sun than other bodies in the solar system.The Earth is closer to the Sun than other bodies in the solar system.
C The Sun is the most massive object; gravitational attraction is related to mass.The Sun is the most massive object; gravitational attraction is related to mass.
D The rotational motions of all the planets, including Earth, cause them to remain in its orbit around the Sun.