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The planets move intheir ellipticalorbits becauseof the gravitation of the Sun combined withthe inertial velocity of the planets(tangentialto their orbital paths). Mathematics shows the resulting orbits must be ellipses. (Some of the ellipses are in factalmost circles.)
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What evidence do you have that the planets move in elliptical orbits around the sun and not in circular orbits?
Elliptical orbits of the planets around the sun actually match what we observe. Newton's Theory of Universal Gravitation states that planets will move around the sun in elliptical orbits.
In what type of orbits do planets move around the sun?
Planets move around the sun in elliptical orbits. These orbits are elongated and follow Kepler's laws of planetary motion, which describe the shape and dynamics of the planetary orbits.
Which planets move in an elliptical orbit?
All the planets move with an elliptical orbit, but with a very low eccentricity.
Who did discover planets move in elliptical orbits?
Johannes Kepler
Johnnas Kelpler discovered that the orbits in which planets move around the sun are?
Elliptical
Planets move around the sun in orbits?
Yes, planets move around the sun in elliptical orbits due to the gravitational force between the sun and the planet. This motion is governed by Kepler's laws of planetary motion.
Why are orbits of planets oval?
Orbits of planets are oval, or elliptical, because one point in the orbit where Earth is closest to the Sun, and another is farthest from the Sun. Therefore making it oval. Hope that makes sense.
Kepler showed that the orbits of the planets are?
Kepler showed that the orbits of the planets are elliptical, with the Sun at one of the focal points. This discovery led to his laws of planetary motion, which describe how planets move in their orbits.
The observation that planets move in elliptical orbits was first made by?
Johannes Kepler in the early 17th century. He developed his three laws of planetary motion, with the first law stating that planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one focus.
What two factors cause planets to move in elliptical orbits?
The gravitational pull exerted by the Sun, which acts as the central force keeping planets in orbit, causes them to move along elliptical paths. The conservation of angular momentum ensures that planets travel in elliptical orbits, with their speed varying at different points along the orbit to maintain this balance.
What has elliptical orbits?
As an elliptical orbit is any orbit that isn't perfectly circular, everything has an elliptical orbit. The planets Mercury and Pluto have the most elliptical orbits of the planets, and are easily seen to be oval shaped. Comets also have highly elliptical orbits.
What is the path planets travel?
Planets travel in elliptical orbits.
