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They are the gravitational pull of the Sun and the "centrifugal force".
In fact centrifugal force is not a "real" force. The effect is really
caused by the inertia of the planet. That's its tendency to move
in a straight line unless acted on by a force.
The planet is acted on by the force of gravity. The result is that the
planet follows a curved path - its orbit.
What else can I help you with?
What two forces keep a planet in orbit?
Gravity and Enertia (Not that sure on the spelling of the last one)
Why does planets stay in its orbit?
For a planet to stay in it's orbit the forces must be in balance.
Which two forces of a result is the orbit of the planet?
The two forces that result in the orbit of a planet are gravitational force, which pulls the planet towards the center of the star it is orbiting, and the planet's tangential velocity, which keeps it moving in a curved path around the star. These two forces are perfectly balanced in a stable orbit.
How does centripetal force on a satellite in orbit?
by means of the gravitational forces between it and the planet
How are all the planets kept in orbit by gravity?
The sun's gravity exerts a constant force on each planet in the direction straight toward the sun, but the law of inertia tries to keep the planet moving in a straight line. The resultant force from the vector addition of those two forces keeps the planet in its orbit.
The imaginary line between a planet and the sun?
The imaginary line between a planet and the sun is called the planet's orbit. This orbit is the path that a planet follows as it revolves around the sun, due to gravitational forces. The shape and size of the orbit is determined by the planet's velocity and distance from the sun.
How does centripetal force act on a satellite orbit?
by means of the gravitational forces between it and the planet
What are the forces that keep objects in orbit and how are these forces affected by distance?
The forces are gravitational forces. They become weaker with distance and mass reduction
What forces keep the comet in orbit around the sun?
The comet is kept in orbit around the sun by the gravitational pull between the comet and the sun. This gravitational force acts as a centripetal force, keeping the comet moving in its elliptical orbit.
How do Saturn's rings stay in orbit?
The gravitational pull of the planet Saturn keep it's rings in orbit.
Is the satellite subjected to gravitational pull?
Not at all. The mutual gravitational force that attracts the satellite and the earth toward each other is exactly what keeps the satellite in orbit. Without it, the satellite would just take off in a straight line away from the vicinity of the earth.
What forces does the sun use to keep the planets in orbit?
solar power
