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A fairly small comet is passing very close to a large planet with a much greater mass. Which of

the following is the best prediction of how the comet will be affected by the gravity of the planet,
according to the law of universal gravitation?
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Answer: A comet headed toward the inner solar system could hit the Sun or impact a planet.

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