Which statement best explains why gravity is considered a centripetal force in our solar system?

A centripetal force points toward the center of an object's curved or circular path. The Sun's gravity pulls planets inward and continually changes the direction of their motion, keeping them in orbit. It does not push planets forward or outward, so “It pulls planets inward, keeping them on a curved path” is correct.

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