Which statement best explains why the planets orbit around the Sun?

A.

The Sun exerts the largest gravitational force due to its mass.
B.

The Sun exerts the smallest gravitational force due to its mass.
C.

The Sun exerts the largest gravitational force due to its location.
D.

The Sun exerts the smallest gravitational force due to its location.

A. The Sun exerts the largest gravitational force due to its mass.