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Not without outside interference. A planet in orbit is effectively already "falling" ... that is, it is behaving in a manner consistent with the law of universal gravitation.
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Can a star fall and hit a planet?
No. For one thing, stars are actually much larger than planets. Planets orbit stars such as the sun. It is possible, however, for the orbit of a planet to decay, in which case the planet will eventually fall into the star.
What is the shape of the path of a planet around the sun called?
An eliptical orbit. In theory a planet could also have a circular orbit, but no planet that we know of has a perfectly circular orbit, although some have a nearly circular orbit.
How does the magnitude of the velocity affect a planet's orbit?
well its because the orbit is really big and it could cover everything..
Which planet has the smallest orbit and the largest orbit?
The plane with the smallest orbit is Mercury, and the planet with the largest orbit is Neptune.
Which method could detect a planet in an orbit that is face-on to the Earth?
Astrometric Technique
Is there any instance where a planets moon would not orbit around it?
No, a moon is a natuaral satellite and would always be in orbit around a planet. If it did'nt orbit the planet it would fall into the planet.
Can a star fall and hit a planet?
No. For one thing, stars are actually much larger than planets. Planets orbit stars such as the sun. It is possible, however, for the orbit of a planet to decay, in which case the planet will eventually fall into the star.
What is the shape of the path of a planet around the sun called?
An eliptical orbit. In theory a planet could also have a circular orbit, but no planet that we know of has a perfectly circular orbit, although some have a nearly circular orbit.
Can the planet Venus' go out of its orbit?
Planet Venus cannot leave its orbit by itself. A sufficiently close encounter with a object of sufficient mass will perturb its orbit. If the object is large enough and close enough, Venus (or any planet) could leave the orbit of the Sun.
What planet do comets orbit?
Comets don't orbit a planet, they orbit the sun.
Which technique could detect a planet in an orbit that is faced on to the earth?
astrometry
Which technique could detect a planet in an orbit that is face-on to the Earth?
astrometry
Does Venus orbit a planet?
No, Venus does not orbit a planet. It orbits a star, which is our Sun. It can not orbit a planet , if it did it would be a moon
How does the magnitude of the velocity affect a planet's orbit?
well its because the orbit is really big and it could cover everything..
Does smaller planet orbit bigger planet or does bigger planet orbit smaller planet?
Planets orbit stars, not other planets. A planet-like object that orbits a planet is a moon.
Which planet has the smallest orbit and the largest orbit?
The plane with the smallest orbit is Mercury, and the planet with the largest orbit is Neptune.
Which method could detect a planet in an orbit that is face-on to the Earth?
Astrometric Technique
