Question

the solar system illustration shown above. gravity from the sun affects all of these celestial objects. which celestial object in this illustration will the suns gravity least affect? a. neptune will be the least affected b. mercury will be the least affected c. pluto will be the least affected

Explanation:

Gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance. Among the given options, Pluto (though now classified as a dwarf - planet) is the farthest from the sun. So, it experiences the least gravitational pull from the sun compared to Neptune and Mercury.

Answer:

c. Pluto will be the least affected