force between the planets and the Sun holds the planets in their respective orbits.

Gravitational

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Magnetic

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Frictional

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Solution

The correct option is A Gravitational
The planets in our solar system revolve in the respective orbits because the gravitational force between them and the Sun prevents them from escaping the orbit.

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