In which direction would Earth move if the Sun's gravitational force were suddenly removed from it?
A) in a straight line toward the Sun
B) continue in a circular orbit because of its spin
C) in a straight line directly away from the Sun
D) in a straight line along a tangent to its circular orbit

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Without the Sun's gravitational force, Earth would move in a straight line along a tangent to its orbit due to its inertia, as per Newton's first law of motion.

In Which Direction Would Earth Move If the Sun's Gravitational