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How the moon is held in the orbit around the earth?
gravity
What keeps this natural satellite from flying off into outer space?
The natural satellite is held in orbit by the gravitational pull of the planet it orbits. This gravitational force acts as a centripetal force, keeping the satellite in a stable orbit around the planet.
What is the moon held in orbit by?
The moon is held in orbit around the Earth by gravity. The gravitational pull between the Earth and the moon keeps the moon moving in a consistent path around the Earth.
How are satellites held in orbit around Earth?
the atmosphere of gravity pulls it.
The earth revolves around the sun and the moon revolves around the earth the moon is held in orbit by the earth's is what called?
Every gravitational orbit is the result of the mutual gravitational forces between the orbiting bodies.
Is the space station rotating around earth?
Yes, it's held in orbit by gravity.
Why does the moon continue in its path around the Earth?
It is held in its orbit by the mutual gravitational attraction between the earth and the moon.
Why does the moon not fly off into space?
The moon stays in orbit around Earth due to gravity, just like how Earth orbits around the sun. The gravitational force between the Earth and the moon creates a balance, keeping the moon in a stable orbit.
Which of these is the sun's gravity not responsible for holding in orbit?
I believe your question is incomplete. You have forgotten to list the objects.
How is the moon held in its orbit round the earth?
The moon is held in its orbit around the Earth by gravitational forces. The gravitational pull of the Earth keeps the moon in its orbit, while the moon's own motion and inertia prevent it from falling into the Earth. This delicate balance of forces results in the moon continuously orbiting the Earth.
Why does a geosynchronous satellite not trace a path over the surface of Earth?
A geostationary orbit achieved by being in a location where the satellite's orbital period is 24 hours. This means the satellite is about 36,000 km (22,000 miles) above the Earth's surface. All orbits must therefore be over the equator. Every orbit around the earth looks like a circular (or elliptical) ring whose center (or one foci) is at the center of gravity of the Earth. An orbit exactly above the equator is one such orbit, but any orbit can be tilted as long as the center (or focus) stays at the Earth's center and the whole orbit is flat like a disk. On various NASA maps this makes the orbit look like a sinewave, but on a globe it stays a flat circle (or ellipse). On "Star Trek" I have seen errors a number of times on "Geostationary orbit over the North Pole", well you can't do that. Likewise, a "Lunar-stationary orbit" is impossible for a spacecraft, since Earth itself is already IN THE STATIONARY ORBIT POSITION! Remember that a geostationary orbit looks like it is always over the same spot on the Earth (or other body). If you were on the Moon, the Earth would be in the same position in the sky at all times.
How the sun earth and moon move around in space?
Everything is held together by the Suns gravity , so it stays in orbit.
