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In our solar system, the inter-planetary region has chunks of matter (much smaller in size compared to planets) called asteroids. They

a
will not move around the sun, since they have very small masses compared to the sun
b
will move in an irregular way because of their small masses and will drift away into outer space
c
will move around the sun in closed orbits but not obey Kepler's laws
d
will move in orbits like planets and obey Kepler's laws

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Asteroids are also being acted upon by central gravitational forces, hence they Ere moving in circular orbits like planets and obey Kepler's laws.

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