The Earth rotates around the Sun and the required centric petal force is provided by

The gravitational attraction between the sun and the moon

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The gravitational attraction between the sun and the earth

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The gravitational attraction between the earth and the moon

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The gravitational repulsion between the earth and the sun

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The correct option is B The gravitational attraction between the sun and the earth

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