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Well, that would depend on how it "disappeared." If it just vanished with no trace, rather than going supernova or being knocked (somehow) by another star or black hole or something, then a planet would probably keep traveling in a relatively straight line in the direction it was moving at the moment of the disappearance. I say relatively because of course other things that were near it, or came near it during its journey would have a gravitational influence as well. If it came into the influence of another star, it might even start orbiting again (but that is a long shot).
Needless to say, we would also all die without the sun as a source of light and heat, but I'm not sure that is relevant to the discussion.
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How would a planet move if thew sun suddenly disappeared explain?
(Please note that in real life, masses can't simply "disappear".) For 8 minutes and 20 seconds (in the case of Earth), or for less or more time, depending on the distance of the planet from the Sun, the planet would continue orbiting the place where the Sun was. After that, the change in the gravitational field will have had enough time to reach Earth; the planet will no longer "feel" the pull of the Sun, and will continue moving in a straight line.
What happen to the planet's orbit if there is no sun?
There would be no orbit. You have to have a body to orbit around and without a star or other planet to orbit around, it would just move in a straight line.
Does Planet Neptune move?
Yes. Neptune orbits the sun.
What process move energy from the Sun around the planet?
gravity... i think
How would earth move if the sun disapeared?
If the Sun and the Sun's gravity suddenly disappeared, each of the planets would go flying off into space at their orbital velocities. In the case of Earth, that's about 67,000 miles per hour. Depending on where each planet was in its orbit, there might be the possibility for a collision or a near-miss with another planet. We humans wouldn't really notice; we'd be too busy freezing to death to care.
How would a planet move if the sun dissapeared?
It is unlikely to happen, at least in my life time, which is a great comfort to me. But, as we and the other planets in our solar system orbit round the sun because of the sun's attraction, if the sun suddenly disappeared, there would be nothing to stop us being flung outwards into space.
How would a planet move if the sun suddenly dissapears?
It is unlikely to happen, at least in my life time, which is a great comfort to me. But, as we and the other planets in our solar system orbit round the sun because of the sun's attraction, if the sun suddenly disappeared, there would be nothing to stop us being flung outwards into space.
How would a planet move if thew sun suddenly disappeared explain?
(Please note that in real life, masses can't simply "disappear".) For 8 minutes and 20 seconds (in the case of Earth), or for less or more time, depending on the distance of the planet from the Sun, the planet would continue orbiting the place where the Sun was. After that, the change in the gravitational field will have had enough time to reach Earth; the planet will no longer "feel" the pull of the Sun, and will continue moving in a straight line.
Which planet moves the fastest about the sun?
The Sun doesn't move fast, but if you mean which planet moves fast around the sun then it would be Mercury, because it is closer.
Would there be sunlight if the planets did not revolve around the sun?
There would be sunlight as long as we are close enough to our sun. If our planet escaped from the suns gravitational pull and disappeared off into space away from the sun then it would get very dark. This is unlikely to happen though.
What would happen if the planets farther from the sun were caused to move faster as their orbit around the sun?
The orbit would increase in size (the planet would orbit farther from the sun).
What planet moves around sun the slowest?
Neptune would move the slowest. The orbit speed is related to the distant the planets are to the sun. Farther the planet, slower the pace. Remember, Pluto is no longer a planet.
What planet has a flashing light and does not move?
the sun
Would the earth stay in orbit without the sun?
Without the suns pull of gravity, the Earth and any other planet would move in a straight line. It is the sun that forces the planets to move in an orbit.
Do the planet's move around the sun?
The planets move in an act of gravity
Would you class the sun as planet?
No, a sun is not a planet but star.
What is the hottest planet including the sun?
The sun is not a planet, its a star but the hottest planet is venus but if the sun was a planet ,it would be the hottest.
