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Go to the Model tab at the bottom of the simulation, and select the Star-Planet orbit. Decrease the mass of the Star to the minimum possible amount, and begin the simulation. What happened? Why do you think this happened?

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Answer: The orbiting body left the orbit. The gravitational attraction between the two objects was too weak for a stable orbit to form.

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Answer: The orbiting body left the orbit. The gravitational attraction between the two objects was too weak for a stable orbit to form Explanation:Its right!!

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