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Basicaly, the farther away from the sun the planet is, the more elliptical the orbit is because as a planet moves away from the sun it is losing attraction so it goes further, but eventually when it turns around, it get pulled almost directly at the sun. so it comes very close to the sun but then with all the speed it has gained, it manages to hurtle by with tremendous amount of momentum which is what allows it so get so far away from the sun again and repeat the cycle.
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What two factors cause planets to move in elliptical orbits?
The elliptical orbit of planets is a result of the gravitation of the sun and the tangential velocity of the planet.
Which two planets overlap?
The two planets with overlapping orbits are Neptune and Pluto. These are the only two planets that have overlapping orbits.
Is a description of the orbits paths of most planets in your solar system?
According to Keplers first law of 1618 which has not been repealed yet, the planets each move in an elliptical orbit with the Sun occupying one focus. The shape of an ellipse is described by the eccentricity. For low eccentricity such as the planets' orbits have, the orbit is very close to being a circle but the most significant difference is that the Sun is off-centre.
Are circles orbits of the planets?
NO!!! The planets do NOT orbit in circles. They orbit the Sun in an ellipsoidal manner. An ellipse has two foci. The Sun lies at one of the foci, the other might be deemed to be a 'blind' focus. The Sun does NOT lie at the centre of the ellipse. Also the satellites(moons) orbit their parent planets in a similar manner. It has also been discovered that the planets in an an ellipsoidal manner. That is as each orbit is completed the planet 'over-shoot' their starting point, and the ellipse does not close . See Johannes Kepler, who gave us the Law of orbiting planets sweeping equal arcs in equal times , in 1602 AD.
Do The planets maintain circular orbits around the Sun?
The orbit of the planets in our Solar system are not perfectly circular, but eliptical. Each planet also has its own unique orbit, no two planets share an identical orbit. Because of the elliptical (oval) orbit of planets some get close to each other or cross the path of another planet's orbit.
What two factors cause planets to move in elliptical orbits?
The elliptical orbit of planets is a result of the gravitation of the sun and the tangential velocity of the planet.
List two factors that Newton showed combined to keep the planets in their elliptical orbits?
gravity and inertia
Which two planets has the most elliptical orbit?
The planet with the most elliptical orbit is Mercury. Second is Mars.
Which two planets overlap?
The two planets with overlapping orbits are Neptune and Pluto. These are the only two planets that have overlapping orbits.
What two planets has the most circular orbits?
Pluto and Abby University
Is the distance between a planet and the sun changing?
It is very improbable that any planet that orbits any star follows a circular path. Most, if not all, planets are in elliptical orbits around their respective stars, where the star is roughly at one of the two centers of the elliptical path. This means that the distance of any planet from its star is changing throughout the planet's year.
Is a description of the orbits paths of most planets in your solar system?
According to Keplers first law of 1618 which has not been repealed yet, the planets each move in an elliptical orbit with the Sun occupying one focus. The shape of an ellipse is described by the eccentricity. For low eccentricity such as the planets' orbits have, the orbit is very close to being a circle but the most significant difference is that the Sun is off-centre.
Why planets and moons of planets stay in their orbits?
The forces of gravity between two masses are the cause of all orbits.
What two planets are next to the astroidbelt?
Most of the asteroids spend most of their time between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Are circles orbits of the planets?
NO!!! The planets do NOT orbit in circles. They orbit the Sun in an ellipsoidal manner. An ellipse has two foci. The Sun lies at one of the foci, the other might be deemed to be a 'blind' focus. The Sun does NOT lie at the centre of the ellipse. Also the satellites(moons) orbit their parent planets in a similar manner. It has also been discovered that the planets in an an ellipsoidal manner. That is as each orbit is completed the planet 'over-shoot' their starting point, and the ellipse does not close . See Johannes Kepler, who gave us the Law of orbiting planets sweeping equal arcs in equal times , in 1602 AD.
What shape is the path a planet takes around the sun called?
Ellipse. One of Newton's Laws of Planetary Motion sate that the planets revolve in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one of the two foci.
Which two planets have asteroids between their orbits?
Mars and Jupiter.
