Question

What happens to the orbit of Earth when the mass of the Sun is reduced to 75,000? a. The orbit does not change c. The orbit gets larger b. The orbit gets smaller d. The Sun begins to orbit the Earth Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

C

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Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The sun's gravity keeps the earth and other nearby celestial objects in orbit. Gravity by an object is directly proportional to its mass. The higher the mass the stronger the gravitational attraction/pull on the nearby revolving planets and celestial bodies.Therefore, when the mass of the sun is reduced, its gravitational pull on the earth (and other planets) reduces making the earth's orbit longer (because it escapes a little further from the pull of the sun).