Astronomy Today (9th Edition)
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Author: Eric Chaisson, Steve McMillan
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The correct option, from the following options, for the effect of disappearance of the Sun and its mass on Earth.
(a) continue in its current orbit
(b) suddenly change its orbital speed
(c) fly off into space
(d) stop spinning
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