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Does a planets mass affect how far away from the sun it orbits?
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∙ 13y ago
No it does not have any effect on the planet.
For Example: Pluto is very far away from the sun. It doesn't have that much mass.
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The sun holds earth and orbits because of?
gravity. the mass of the sun is so large that it is able to pull in all the planets and what not
Callisto has a smaller mass than Ganymede so why does it take a longer time to orbit Jupiter?
Scientists don't know that yet, but there's no rule that says smaller mass must have shorter orbit. Look at the planets: the biggest is Jupiter and the outer planets have longer orbits.
Planets detected via the Doppler technique have been mostly?
Planets detected via the Doppler technique have been mostly Jupiter mass in very close orbits. A planet's density can be measured by combining Doppler and transit observations.
Why is it important to take care of the planets?
Some planets provide the solid surfaces on which lifeforms can exist. The total mass of the planets helps to counteract the gravity of the Sun and establish stable orbits for the smaller ones. The gravity of the major planets sweeps smaller bodies in their orbits, and lowers the frequency of collisions in the solar system.
Why would the sun move even though its velocity is set a zero when a planet revolves around it?
The sun moves because not only do the earths orbit the sun,but the sun orbits the planets as well in its own way.What i am talking about is that planets have mass like the sun so the sun is orbiting their mass little by little.
How does the mass of jupiter affect the size of its orbit?
Within the solar system, the mass of the orbiting bodies ... whether planets, asteroids, comets etc. ... has no effect on the dimensions of their orbits.
Where does the gravity that holds the planets in their orbits come from?
The gravity that keeps the planets in orbit is the sun's gravity, which is a product of the sun's mass.
Planets detected via Doppler Technique have been mostly?
Jupiter-mass, in very close orbits.
How does the mass of a planet affect the speed of a moon that orbits it?
A greater mass creates a stronger gravitational pull.
How does gravity affect the relationship between the sun and the planets?
Yes. It keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun.
How does the sun control the orbits of our planet?
Its mass and its resultant gravitational pull are the prime influences the sun exerts on the planets. The sun controls the orbits of the planets by the very fact of its existence. If the sun did not exist, if it were not as massive as it is, if it weren't there to exert its strong gravitational pull, the planets would simply fly out into space and find the next, closest large mass with which to associate.
Why is Earth in a perfect spot?
Luck. I'm sure there are plenty of other "perfect" planets out there, it just so happens we live on this one. The mass of the planet and the speed it orbits the sun at keep it at a perfect distance away.
The sun holds earth and orbits because of?
gravity. the mass of the sun is so large that it is able to pull in all the planets and what not
How does the planets mass affect the strength of gravitational force?
The greater the mass, the greater the gravitational force.
What is the orbit of the sun due to gravity?
The planets' gravity on the Sun is insignificant, compared to the Sun's mass; so, within the Solar System, it is (basically) the planets that orbit around the Sun.On the other hand, the Sun - together with all the planets - orbits around the center of the Milky Way (our galaxy).The planets' gravity on the Sun is insignificant, compared to the Sun's mass; so, within the Solar System, it is (basically) the planets that orbit around the Sun.On the other hand, the Sun - together with all the planets - orbits around the center of the Milky Way (our galaxy).The planets' gravity on the Sun is insignificant, compared to the Sun's mass; so, within the Solar System, it is (basically) the planets that orbit around the Sun.On the other hand, the Sun - together with all the planets - orbits around the center of the Milky Way (our galaxy).The planets' gravity on the Sun is insignificant, compared to the Sun's mass; so, within the Solar System, it is (basically) the planets that orbit around the Sun.On the other hand, the Sun - together with all the planets - orbits around the center of the Milky Way (our galaxy).
How does a planets orbital radius affect its orbital period?
Yes. T = (2pi / sqroot of GM) multiplied by the radius^3/2. A planets mass DOES NOT affect its orbital period. A planets radius DOES affect its orbital period.
How does the mass of a planet affect the planets gravitational pull?
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