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What causes the planets to orbit the sun why don't they just flow away?
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They are held in place by the gravitational force of the sun.
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What is it called when two planets switch orbit?
planets dont "switch" orbit, but there are those that orbit each other, and those, like mars, that have retrograde motion, which makes it appear to orbit backwards
Why dont planets spin off into deep space?
The gravity of the Sun (or star) keeps them in orbit.
Can anyone explain why planets go in eliptical orbit why dont they get collided?
Because the diameters of the orbits are different. Some are closer to the sun, others are further out.
What astronomer was the first to theorize the planets orbit around the sun?
it was geilo i dont know his last name but if youu know him than well i dont know check your books kids.
How does the suns gravity effect your solar system?
It holds the planets in place so that they dont float into space and also means that they orbit the sun. this creates the seasons due to tilt
What is it called when two planets switch orbit?
planets dont "switch" orbit, but there are those that orbit each other, and those, like mars, that have retrograde motion, which makes it appear to orbit backwards
Tiny planets that orbit?
bob planet dummy i dont know what it is
What causes the planet to orbit?
I dont know...... sorry :) Hope I helped!?
Which of these planets has the shortest orbit compared to others?
mercury. Its the closest to the sun. i dont know the details :P
Why dont planets spin off into deep space?
The gravity of the Sun (or star) keeps them in orbit.
What is is the difference between the orbit of a comet and the orbit of a planet?
Comets have elliptical orbits as do planets, in general a comets orbit is more elliptical than a planets orbit. In some cases far more, insomuch as they are temporary visitors to our solar system. --- Comets are small bodies of rock and ice which are in a highly eccentric orbit around the sun. They spend most of their time slowly orbiting the sun, far out beyond the outer planets. Their orbit eventually brings them closer to the sun where they can then be seen more easily as the sun heats the surface and causes gas and dust to come away from the comet. Planets have much more regular orbits, their distance from the sun varies too, but to a much lesser degree. Planets orbits dont cross each others, and they are all on a similar plane. comets orbits are not always on the planetary plane and will cross the orbits of many planets throughout their eccentric orbit.
How many planets away is Jupiter from earth?
i dont know you guys find the answer. lazy retards!!!!
Can anyone explain why planets go in eliptical orbit why dont they get collided?
Because the diameters of the orbits are different. Some are closer to the sun, others are further out.
What astronomer was the first to theorize the planets orbit around the sun?
it was geilo i dont know his last name but if youu know him than well i dont know check your books kids.
Why dont you dump waste on the planets with gravity and cannot support life?
It is very expensive to put anything in orbit never mind take it to another planet
Any other planets that orbit the Sun have Seasons like Earth?
yes there are seasons like earth on other planets. Except, they all dont have the same tempuratures or the same period one or more season lasts.
How does the suns gravity effect your solar system?
It holds the planets in place so that they dont float into space and also means that they orbit the sun. this creates the seasons due to tilt
