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Planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one focus.
Newtonian physics explains that gravity pulls the planets in toward the Sun but inertia provides the centripetal force to keep them in their elliptical orbit.
Einsteinian physics explains that space itself is warped by the mass of the Sun (and slightly by the lesser mass of the planets) each planet travels in a straight line in this warped spacetime.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 7y agoThey orbit the sun because of its gravity.
They rotate side to side. Some rotate on an axis.
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∙ 13y agoWell in space people can just come out in space suits and the lack of gravity moves then same with all the planets
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∙ 13y agoIn ellipses, around the Sun (or other stars).
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∙ 7y agoThe planets in the solar system move around the sun, not around each other.
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Which planets move in an elliptical orbit?
All the planets move with an elliptical orbit, but with a very low eccentricity.
What would happen if the planets did not move in their fixed path?
If the planets did not move in their fixed orbits they may dash each other.
How do the planets move in the solar system?
The sun's gravity pulls the planets around it.
Does the sun orbit the planets or do the planets orbit the sun?
The planets orbit the Sun. The Sun is at the center of our solar system and does not move.
Terrestrail planets move more rapidly in their orbits than the jovian planets because terrestrail planets are?
closer to the sun
How do planets move and what keeps them in place?
Planets move away by gravity not holding it together and also gravity holds planets together
What was ptolemys explanation for why the planets seemed to move at different speeds?
The planets move on little circles that move on bigger circles.
Do inner planets move?
Yes. All planets move in orbit around their host star.
Which planets move in an elliptical orbit?
All the planets move with an elliptical orbit, but with a very low eccentricity.
How are planets distinguished from stars on the celestial?
planets appear to move
What is it called when planets move east to west?
Apparent motion of the planets.
Can i Move planets across states?
Planets naturally move in our sky over time and therefore are over different states.
What would happen if the planets did not move in their fixed path?
If the planets did not move in their fixed orbits they may dash each other.
How do the inner planets move?
they move because of space eruptions
Why do the planets move?
Because of the gravity
Do planets move horizontally?
yes they do.
How do the planets move in the solar system?
The sun's gravity pulls the planets around it.
