Question

If the force of gravity between the sun and the planets disappeared, what would happen to the path the planets follow?
Group of answer choices

They would continue to rotate around the sun.

The planet's velocity would increase as it got closer to the sun.

The speed at which they are moving would significantly slow down.

They would move in a straight line at a constant speed and velocity.

Answer 1

Answer:

If gravity is stopped suddenly then the planets will shoot out of orbits in straight lines and travel till collision or naturally slow down.

Answer 2

If the force of gravity between the sun and the planets disappeared, what would happen to the path the planets follow?


Answer:-

They would move in a straight line at a constant speed and velocity