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Gravity holds the planets in their orbit

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The planets are held in their orbits because of the gravitational pull of the sun. They are also affected by the other planets and other celestial bodies in the solar system.

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Which object's gravity holds the planets in their orbits?

The sun's gravity holds the planets in their orbits. It also holds other space objects in their orbits, such as asteroids.


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