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Why do the planets and other objects in the solar system stay in their orbit?
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∙ 12y ago
Each planet remains in orbit because of the pair of equal gravitational forces
that attract it and the sun toward each other.
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How come planets orbit the sun but not others?
If you mean "why don't they orbit other objects in our Solar System", the Sun has most of the mass in our Solar System.
Does each of the eight planets in our solar system have its own orbit?
Yes, each of the 8 major planets has its own orbit, with no asteroids or other objects in its path.
Are all planets affected by the sun?
All planets and other objects in the solar system orbit the Sun because of its gravity.
What is made up of eight planets and other objects that orbit the sun?
This is called the solar system
WHAT IS IT CALLED WHEN THE SUN ITS NINE OTHER PLANETS AND OTHER OBJECTS ORBIT THE SUN?
It is called the solar system. Except that the sun has only 8 planets.
What makes up the eight planets and numerous other objects that orbit the sun?
That is called the Solar System.
What is made up of eight major planets five dwarf planets and numerous other objects that orbit the sun?
This is the definition of our solar system.
What is a path in which planets and other objects travel?
Orbit
Is it true that a star with its orbiting planets is the solar system?
Yes, the solar system consists of a large central star (called the sun for our solar system), with planets that ore in orbit around it. There are other bodies in orbit around the sun also, such as minor planets, asteroids, comets, and other small objects.
What keeps the planets and other objects in the solar system in orbit around the sun?
The gravitational force between the sun and each object in the solar system
What is the position and relationship of the planets and other objects to the sun?
You have to orbit around
What is a name for the eight planets and other objects that orbit the sun is?
In order the planets and objects are:MercuryVenusEarthMarsAsteroid BeltJupiterSaturnUranusNeptunePluto (It's a dwarf planet)
