Suppose that the Sun started shrinking in size, without losing any mass. What would be the effect of the Sun's change on the orbits of the planets?

A. The planets would escape.
B. The orbits would not be affected.
C. The orbits would become larger.
D. The orbits would become smaller in size.


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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