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The magnitude of the Sun's gravitational...

The magnitude of the Sun's gravitational field as experienced by Earth is:

A

same over the year

B

decreases in the month of January and increases in the month of July

C

decreases in the month of July and increases in the month of January

D

increases during day time and decreases during night time.

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