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Planets move round the sun due to

a
mutual attraction and repulsion between sun and planet
b
frictional force
c
centrifugal force
d
gravitational attraction between the sun and planets

detailed solution

Correct option is D

When a body moves along a circular or elliptical or any curved path , radially inward force must be acting on it.Sun's attraction on planet provides this neccessary centripetal force.So option - (4) is right.

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