If there is no gravitational force, the Earth wouldn't be orbiting the Sun.

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It is the Sun's gravity which holds the Earth in orbit around Sun.

If there is no gravitational force, the Earth would move in a straight line without changing its direction. Hence, the Earth wouldn't be orbiting the Sun.

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