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What is the centripetal force that a planet is experiencing while revolving around the Sun?

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Gravitational Force
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Nuclear Force
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Electrostatic Force
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Frictional Force
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Solution

The correct option is A Gravitational Force
Gravitational force is the centripetal force that a planet is experiencing while revolving around the Sun. This force depends on the product of the masses of the planet and sun and the distance between them. If the force becomes zero, due to lack of centripetal force, the planet would move outward tangentially to the circular path.

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