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
A
First law of motion
B
Second law of motion
C
Third law of motion
D
Law of universal gravitation
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Newton's First law of motion describes the straight motion of a body.
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