The Earth is acted upon by the gravitation of the Sun,even though it does not fall into the Sun. Why?

  • A
    The Sun's gravity is too weak.
  • B
    The Earth is moving too fast to fall.
  • C
    The Sun's gravitational force provides the necessary centripetal force for the Earth's orbital motion.
  • D
    The Earth is pushed away by solar radiation.

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