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Chapter 14, Problem 1CC
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The evidence for the existence of Neptune at the correct position before it was even observed.

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The deviation of Uranus by speeding up and slowing down is evident for a planet at its position.

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Introduction:

The Solar system has the brightest star present at the center, around which the planets move in their respective orbits. Uranus is present in the seventh position from the Sun. This planet is visible through naked eyes.

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The motion of Uranus helped astronomers to understand the right position of the planet. Newton’s law of gravitation was not able to predict its accurate position due to its continuous deviation. Therefore, the speed at which Uranus deviated and slowed down in its orbit helped to determine the existence of the planet at the right position.

Conclusion:

Hence, it may be concluded that the motions of Uranus resulted in the determination of its correct position.

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