The Earth is instantly replaced in its orbit by a speck of dust. Which statement best describes the subsequent orbital motion of that piece of dust?
A) The dust particle will move to a larger orbit and orbit the Sun in more than 1 year.
B) The dust particle will continue in the same orbit as the Earth did, orbiting the Sun in 1 year.
C) The dust particle will move to a smaller orbit and orbit the Sun in less than 1 year.
D) The dust particle will spiral into the Sun.
E) The dust particle will be ejected from the Solar System.
B
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