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What two factors combine to keep the planets in their orbits?
Gravity, caused by the planets' mass, pulls them towards the Sun, while their inertia, resulting from their initial velocity, keeps them moving in a straight line. The combination of these two factors results in the planets moving in elliptical orbits around the Sun.
Do planets always have stronger gravity than moons in your Solar System?
Yes, planets generally have stronger gravity than moons because planets are larger and more massive. Gravity depends on an object's mass and distance, so the greater mass of a planet typically results in stronger gravitational pull compared to moons.
Why do planets and satellites orbit the sun?
Planets and satellites orbit the sun due to the gravitational pull of the sun. This gravitational force keeps them in their respective orbits as they move through space. The balance between the inertia of the planets/satellites and the gravitational force of the sun results in stable orbits.
Why are planets orb shape?
Planets are round due to gravity pulling material towards their center, which results in a spherical shape. This is known as hydrostatic equilibrium, where gravity balances the internal pressure caused by the material pushing outwards. Over time, this gravitational force molds planets into the most energy-efficient shape, which is a sphere.
How does gravity affect the movement of the planets?
Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun. It pulls the planets towards the sun, causing them to move in a curved path rather than a straight line. Gravity also affects the speed at which planets orbit the sun, with closer planets moving faster than those further away.
What is responsible for the movement of planets within the solar system?
The movement of planets within the solar system is primarily due to gravitational forces exerted by the sun. The sun's gravity keeps the planets in orbit around it, while their own momentum and inertia cause them to move in their respective paths. This dynamic balance of forces results in the planets' continuous motion.
Why are the planets not sucked in by the suns gravity?
The planets are not sucked in by the sun's gravity because they are in a stable orbit around the sun. The gravitational force from the sun keeps the planets moving in a curved path, preventing them from falling directly into the sun. Additionally, the planets have enough tangential velocity to balance the gravitational pull from the sun, maintaining their orbits.
What keeps your planets in orbit around the sun?
Planets stay in orbit around the sun due to the gravitational force between them and the sun. This force keeps the planets moving in a curved path around the sun, balancing the inward pull of gravity with the outward force of the planet's momentum. This delicate balance results in stable orbits.
What is the results if sun has no gravity to it?
It would be Bad!
What are the results of gravity between the moon and earth?
Tides are the result of lunar (and solar) gravity.
Why do the planets all stay in orbit around the sun and not drift off into empty spaces?
The planets stay in orbit around the sun due to a balance between their inertia, which causes them to continue moving in a straight line, and the gravitational pull of the sun, which keeps them in their elliptical paths. This gravitational force keeps them in orbit rather than drifting off into space.
What games are at the Olympic?
http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-schedule-results/this page mite be very helpful on the many games at olympic upcoming 2010 schedule
