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It means that an object remains in a stable orbit around a central object. For example the Earth stays in a stable near-circular orbit around the Sun although it is continuously moving at around 18 miles per second in a direction that is along the ecliptic and at right angles (approximately) to the direction of the Sun.
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What causes bodies in the solar system to stay in orbit?
Stay in orbit
Why does planets stay in its orbit?
For a planet to stay in it's orbit the forces must be in balance.
Who explained why planets stay in their orbit?
Sir Isac Newton was the scientist who discovered why the planets stay in orbit.
Why do the moons stay in orbit of Jupiter?
Gravity holds satellites in orbit.
How is a orbit formed?
Interia and gravity combine to make a planet stay in an orbit.
Why do planets remain in orbit?
They stay in orbit because of the suns gravitational pull.
What does an electron orbit a nucleus in?
paul bunyan swings his ax at the electrons and they stay in orbit
How fast does the space shuttle travel in orbit?
17,500 mph is required to stay in orbit.
Why planets stay in orbit as they revolve around the sun?
The planets stay in orbit because of the gravitational attraction between the individual planets and the sun. Their rotational velocity makes them stay in a stable orbit instead of spiraling into it.
How satellites stay in orbit?
The reason that satellites stay in orbit around Earth is because of two factors. Velocity and the gravitational pull between the satellite and the Earth.
Can an object stay in orbit around Saturn somewhere else besides the rings?
Can an object stay in orbit around Saturn somewhere else besides the rings
Why does Saturn stay in orbit round the sun?
gravitation?
