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

Options

A. be similarly true.
B. not be true because the force between earth and mercury does not obey 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 forces other than gravitational forces.

Answer

C

Explanation

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