If the attraction of the sun is suddenly ceased, the earth would continue to move in a straight line making a tangent with the original orbit. This statement is derived from Newton’s
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A.
First law of motion -
B.
Second law of motion -
C.
Third law of motion -
D.
Law of universal gravitation
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Newton’s First law of motion describes the straight motion of a body.
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