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"Jupiters moons orbit Jupiter because gravity pulls them"
Is only half correct. Gravity from Jupiter does, indeed "pull" them toward Jupiter. But, there is an equal and opposite Force, we'll call it Energy, that is "pushing" and keeping those moons (as well as our moon, our earth and our atom's electrons) from flying out of orbit. Those Two Forces, in Balance, can be felt by holding two bar magnets toward each other, then reversing them: one "pull', one "push" Force!
Magnetism is the Cosmic Glue that holds the Universe together!
Physics is pretty simple, huh..?
Another Answer:Unfortunately, 'Magnetism is NOT the Cosmic Glue that holds the Universe together'. Gravity is the force that 'helps' to hold the Universe together, but is not really doing its JOB. The Galaxies of the Universe are flying apart from each other at an Accelerating Rate. Possibly due to "Dark Energy".
As for the Moons, well, the force of Gravity and the Centrifugal (and Centripetal) Forces are in balance, so the moons will stay in Orbit. Think of a Ball on a string being swung around your head in a circle. Then think of Gravity (and Centripetal force) as the String holding the Ball in its circular path.
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How do the moons stay in orbit with jupiter?
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and as such has a tremendous gravitational well. This gravity is what has enabled Jupiter to attract and keep in orbit its 67 moons.
Does the moon orbit Jupiter?
Not our (the Earth's) moon but Jupiter has lots of its own moons that orbit it.
Where are the Galilean moons located?
The Galilean moons orbit the planet Jupiter.
What force keeps the moons of Jupiter in orbit around the planet?
The moons stay in orbit around Jupiter by the force of gravity.
Why do the moons stay in orbit around Jupiter?
Any moon is held in orbit by gravity, just as the planets are held in orbit around the sun by gravity.
Explained simply how the moons stay in orbit around Jupiter?
The moons stay in orbit around Jupiter due to the gravitational pull of the planet. As of June 2014, Jupiter has 63 known moons.
Why do the moons stay in orbit of Jupiter?
Gravity holds satellites in orbit.
How do the moons stay in orbit with jupiter?
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and as such has a tremendous gravitational well. This gravity is what has enabled Jupiter to attract and keep in orbit its 67 moons.
Which five moons orbit Jupiter?
63 known moons orbit Jupiter.
Do Jupiter's moons orbit it?
Yes. if they did not they would not be Jupiter's moons.
Why doesn't Jupiter orbit its moons?
Jupiter doesn't orbit its moons because it has a greater mass than them.
Do Jupiter's moons stay in orbit around Jupiter in the same way that your moon orbits around earth?
yes and no there;s no answer
How do the moons of Jupiter stay in orbit?
Gravity, just like our moon. gravity pulls it around
Does any planet orbit Jupiter?
No, planets orbit around the sun. There are over 60 moons that orbit around Jupiter though.
Could Jupiter orbit one of Mars moons?
No, the moons of Mars (Phobos and Phoebe) orbit Mars. Jupiter is another planet and has its own moons.
Does the moon orbit Jupiter?
Not our (the Earth's) moon but Jupiter has lots of its own moons that orbit it.
What is the number of moons that orbit around Jupiter?
16 moons
