Are the motions of the planets studied by means of observational studies or experiments?

A) Neither experiments nor observational studies can be used to study planetary motion.
B) motions of Earth by experiments, other planets by observational studies
C) motions of Earth by observational studies, other planets by experiments
D) experiments only
E) observational studies only

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Ja'Kayla Brownlow · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  The motions of planets, including Earth, are studied through observational studies because direct experiments on planetary motion are not feasible due to the vast scales and forces involved. Scientists observe and record the movements of planets and use these observations to develop and refine models and theories of planetary motion.

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