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Yes they are the sun has gravity that holds the planets in place.
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Are all planets held by a force called gravity?
Not all of the planets are held by gravity.
How are the planets held in orbit?
Most people don't think this but planets are actually held in orbit by gravity. With out gravity the planets will fall down.
Why do the moons stay in orbit around Jupiter?
Any moon is held in orbit by gravity, just as the planets are held in orbit around the sun by gravity.
How are the planets held in their orbit?
The planets are held in orbit by the gravity of the Sun, and also because that is what happens when the force of inertia and gravity are combined.
How do planets move and what keeps them in place?
Planets move away by gravity not holding it together and also gravity holds planets together
What keeps the sun and the planets in the place?
Gravity keeps the planets together
Does gravity hold the planets in place?
Yes it does
Could you land on the outer planets?
No. The outer planets do not have solid surfaces. Those planets are made of gases held together by gravity.
Why don't planets attract each other?
because gravity and inertia are kinda of playing a game of tug a war but both sides are equal so they do not move
What force keeps Sun and planets in place?
gravity
How are planets fixed in their place in the solar system?
By gravity
Why can't gas leave the gas planets?
The gas of the gas planets is kept in place by gravity.
