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The centre of mass of the sun, earth, and moon system lies


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Explanation:

  1. The centre of mass is the point where the mass of the system seems to be concentrated.
  2. The mass of the sun is very high compared to that of the earth and the moon.
  3. Therefore, the mass of the system is concentrated in the sun.

Hence, the centre of mass of the sun, earth, and moon system lies within the sun.


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