If the attraction of the sun is suddenly ceased, the earth would continue to move in a straight line making a tangent with the original orbit. This statement is derived from Neutron’s

A. First law of motion
B. Second law of motion
C. Third law of motion
D. Law of universal gravitation

Correct Answer: Option A

A. First law of motion

Explanation

Newton’s First law of motion describes the straight motion of a body.