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In space there is no gravity, so the planets can't fall down! The also stay on the same plane because they are attracted to the sun.
They don't fall into the Sun because their speed is too great to let them fall straight in. The Sun's gravitational attraction only makes them curve towards the Sun as they move in their orbit. The force makes them take up elliptical orbits instead of just shooting away in a straight line.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere is no gravity in open space and the gravitational pull of other planets and bodies in space keeps them in orbit.
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The above is incorrect. The planets are pulled toward the sun by gravity. But they are far enough away that the gravity is not stronger than the inertia of the planet moving. The same is also true the other way around. The inertia is not stronger than the gravitational pull of the sun. The inertia and the gravitational pull are the same so the planet stays in motion instead of flying off into space or falling into the sun.
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∙ 11y agoBecauce theres no gravity. If there was gravity all the planets would fall deep into the milky way, maby out of the milky way!
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What happens if the planets stops orbiting the sun?
The planets will fall into the sun and get destroyed.
Do the densities of the solar system planets fall into two or more groups?
do the densities of the solar system planets fall into two or more groups
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.
Can planets fall?
Yes. In our solar system the planets orbit the sun. The process of orbiting is a process of falling towards the sun, but their sideways speed is such that they continually miss (and thus end up going round) the Sun.So, yes planets can and do fall but they do not fall intothe sun. Thus from our viewpoint they do not appear to be falling.
Why are some planets classified and some rejected?
Pluto, for example, did not fall into the jovian planets catergory or the terrestial planets. it is also too small for a palnet, and too far from the sun.
What happens if the planets stop orbiting the sun?
The planets will fall into the sun and get destroyed.
What happens if the planets stops orbiting the sun?
The planets will fall into the sun and get destroyed.
What planets do asteroids fall on?
Asteroids can fall on any planet (or moon).
Which NASA planet fall in the world?
Most of the NASA planets fall in the world, although a few of them haven't, whereas relatively few non-NASA planets fall in the world.
Do the densities of the solar system planets fall into two or more groups?
do the densities of the solar system planets fall into two or more groups
Why are terrestrial planets different?
Terestrial planets have land, you can walk on them. But gaseous planets, if you step on them you would fall into a bunch of burning gas.
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.
Can planets fall?
Yes. In our solar system the planets orbit the sun. The process of orbiting is a process of falling towards the sun, but their sideways speed is such that they continually miss (and thus end up going round) the Sun.So, yes planets can and do fall but they do not fall intothe sun. Thus from our viewpoint they do not appear to be falling.
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it means planets fall of there trees
Can planets fall off there orbit?
scientists are still discovering
What type of animal eats only planets?
Planets are not living things: they do not eat anything!
Why are some planets classified and some rejected?
Pluto, for example, did not fall into the jovian planets catergory or the terrestial planets. it is also too small for a palnet, and too far from the sun.
