Question

dean created this model to show that planets in the solar system move along a set path or orbit. which statement best explains deans model? the sun pushes mars away from its surface and into orbit. mars moves in an orbit around the sun, and this creates gravity. mars has a constant velocity, so this keeps mars in orbit. the suns gravitational pull on mars keeps mars in orbit.

Explanation:

The gravitational force between the sun and Mars is what causes Mars to follow an orbital path around the sun. The sun's large mass creates a gravitational pull that keeps Mars in orbit. The other statements are incorrect as the sun does not push Mars into orbit, Mars' orbit doesn't create gravity, and a constant velocity alone doesn't keep Mars in orbit; it's the gravitational - force balance.

Answer:

The sun's gravitational pull on Mars keeps Mars in orbit.