Planets would crash into the Sun if it weren't for
A)their tangential velocities.
B)their vast distances from the Sun.
C)the inverse-square law.
D)their relatively small masses.
E)the fact that they are beyond the main gravitation of the Sun.

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The tangential velocities of planets keep them in stable orbits around the Sun, preventing them from crashing into it.

Planets Would Crash into the Sun If It Weren't for