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As observed from the earth, the sun appears to move an approx. circular orbit. For the motion of another planet like mercury as observed from the earth, this would

A

the similary ture.

B

not be true because the force between earth and mercury is not inverse square law.

C

not be true because the major gravitational force on mercury is due to sun.

D

not be true because mercury is influenced by force other than gravitational forces.

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