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What two factors combine to keep the planets in their orbits?
None do. If the forces on a planet were balanced, then it would take off in a straight line at constant speed, not remain in orbit. The only force acting on a planet is the gravitational one, that attracts the planet toward the sun. Fortunately, that's the only force required to keep the planet in orbit.
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 situated at the orbit shell of the sun, ie they are continuously in a falling motion....however, due to the spherical shape of the sun...their falling motion never results in a collision....if the gravity of the sun was even fractionally lesser....the planets closest to the sun would change from an elliptical path to following a spiral one until they ultimately collapse in the sun....hope i helped
What keeps your planets in orbit around the sun?
Inertia. Newton's fist law states that an object that is moving will keep moving until somethings slows it down. Since there is virtually no friction in space, nothing causes the planets to slow down, so they continue to orbit.
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?
Gravity and Inertia. Gravity pulls the planets toward the sun, but inertia pulls it away. They keep it evenly balanced. angular velocity is balanced (mostly) by gravity. Answer2: The planets stay in orbit because the centripetal force of gravity vp/r is balanced by the centrifugal force cp/r cos(P). the centrifugal force is the divergence of the "Dark Energy" cmV =cP. The real gravity energy is w = -mGM/r + cmV = -vp + cP where -vp is the potential scalar energy and cP is the vector energy, the so-called "Dark Energy". The vector energy is the force balancing the gravitational centripetal force. vp/r = cp/r cos(P) thus v/c = cos(P). This is the red shift and explains what the red shift is. The Dark Energy is the vector energy associated with the Momentum mV. Dark Energy creates the orbit from : 0 = cdP/dr + muR/r3..
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
