Observing a planetoid orbiting far from the sun, astronomers notice that the object slows down in its orbit in a way they did not expect. Which is a reasonable conclusion?(1 point)

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The planetoid is beginning to change its type of orbit.
The planetoid is beginning to change its type of orbit.

The planetoid is slowing due to friction.
The planetoid is slowing due to friction.

The planetoid is being repelled by something.
The planetoid is being repelled by something.

The planetoid is being attracted toward another massive object.

The planetoid is being attracted toward another massive object.