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the gravity of large masses. the large masses could be other planets or stars or our sun
Their own momentum. other masses only deflect them by changing their momentum.
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Why do some asteroids tumble end over through space?
Just about any object in space will rotate - not just asteroids.
What large rocks float freely through space?
Asteroids
Different name for asteroids?
small asteroids are called meteoroidsminor planet or planetoids
How are asteroids and comments different?
asteroids are from space and a comment is something someone says
Do asteroids rotate?
Yes, they generally rotate or tumble through space. Some will very quickly, while other will very slowly.
Asteroids have been moving though space for billion of years what keeps them moving?
inertia keeps moving it!:)
What are pieces of rock moving through space?
-- meteoroids -- asteroids -- comets -- satellites -- planets (rocky ones)
When small pieces of rock moving through space enter earths atmosphere and burn up they're called?
Asteroids
Why do some asteroids tumble end over through space?
Just about any object in space will rotate - not just asteroids.
If an atom is mostly empty space what keeps other matter from moving through the space inside an atom?
The motivation is the electromagnetic repulsion of electrons.
Where does an asteroid travel?
Asteroids travel through space.
What force keeps comets asteroids and meteors in their orbits?
The force that keeps asteroids moving through space is inertia. The law of inertia is that a body remains in its state of rest or uniformed motion unless acted upon by a force.
What large rocks float freely through space?
Asteroids
Which force keeps the space station in orbit?
The force of gravity keeps the space station in orbit as well as inertia that keeps the space station moving in a straight line.
What is name of small bodies of water that travel through space?
Asteroids.
Different name for asteroids?
small asteroids are called meteoroidsminor planet or planetoids
What keeps the probe moving in space after the rocket no longer pushes it?
Inertia.
