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Gravity and inertia are the two forces that keep Earth in its orbit as it travels around the Sun. What would happen if the force of inertia disappeared?

A.
Earth would leave the solar system.

B.
There would be no changes in Earth's orbital path.

C.
Earth would break apart.

D.
Earth would be pulled into the sun.

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Sorry if you get this wrong but I believe it’s C because without inertia.. particles will fall apart because inertia keeps everything together in the same motion
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