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All particles have a natural attraction to each other on a molecular level. Since planets are so massive, this attraction is much greater, and can be effective over great distances. There is gravity between all objects, but not as strong, so you might not feel it.

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Gas giants have many more moons than terrestrial planets due to having higher?

gravity


How is the sun in the middle?

The sun is in the middle of our solar system because it is a large, luminous sphere of hot plasma that exerts gravitational force on all the other objects around it. Its mass and gravitational pull hold the planets, moons, and other objects in orbit around it.


The force that holds planets and moon orbit is called?

Gravity holds the planets and moon in orbit. According to Einstein's Theory of Relativity, a star is like a ball sitting in the mesh of space-time; it makes an indent in the material. When a planet or comet enters the vicinity of the star, it begins to "roll" around in this indent like a marble rolling around the inside of a salad bowl. Whereas the marble will eventually hit the bottom and stop, the planet falls into place at the right distance to hold an orbit around the star. The same is true with the moon and earth, but on a smaller scale.


The force that holds planets in their orbit?

The force that holds the planets in orbit is gravity, although inertia( the resistance of any physical object to a change in its state of motion or rest, or the tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion.) help to hold it in place as well, because the two forces balance each other out.


Gas giants have many more moons than terrestrial planets due to have higher?

Gas giants have many more moons than terrestrial planets due to their strong gravitational pull, which can capture and retain more objects in their orbits. Additionally, the larger size and mass of gas giants provide more opportunities for moons to form from the debris in their surrounding discs.

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How does the sun hold all the planets in its orbit?

the sun holds the planets to getter by gravity and rotation


Does the sun hold the planets in orbit with its gravity?

Yes. Without the sun's gravity the planets would move out into interstellar space in straight lines.


Gas giants have many more moons than terrestrial planets due to having higher?

gravity


What hold the planet in orbit around the sun?

The planets orbit the Sun because of the force of gravity that keeps them there. Without gravity they would all move in straight lines.


How is the sun in the middle?

The sun is in the middle of our solar system because it is a large, luminous sphere of hot plasma that exerts gravitational force on all the other objects around it. Its mass and gravitational pull hold the planets, moons, and other objects in orbit around it.


What is the force that hold the planets in orbit around the sun?

It is gravity that holds the planets in their orbits around the sun. Gravity is what gives "shape" to the solar system, to galaxies, and is the large-scale organizer of the universe as a whole.


How did Phobos form?

Most hypotheses on the formation of Phobos, one of the two moons of Mars, hold it to be an asteroid that was captured into orbit by the gravity of Mars.


Why do earth and the moon remain in their orbits?

(simplified) Gravitational force of attraction is balanced by centripital force due to earths velocity. (G*m1*m2) / r2 = m2 * (v2 / r) m1 = sun mass m2 = earth mass r = earth - sun distance v = earths orbital velocity G = newtons gravitational constant


Does mars have enough gravity to stay still?

The gravity of a planet does not hold it in place, nor does any planet stay still. The planets are in constant motion as they orbit the sun.


The force that holds planets and moon orbit is called?

Gravity holds the planets and moon in orbit. According to Einstein's Theory of Relativity, a star is like a ball sitting in the mesh of space-time; it makes an indent in the material. When a planet or comet enters the vicinity of the star, it begins to "roll" around in this indent like a marble rolling around the inside of a salad bowl. Whereas the marble will eventually hit the bottom and stop, the planet falls into place at the right distance to hold an orbit around the star. The same is true with the moon and earth, but on a smaller scale.


Does the sun use gravity to stay in the middle of the solar system?

In a sense. The planets all orbit the sun because it contains about 99.9% of the mass of the solar system. The sun wobbles somewhat due to the gravity of the planets, but does not move very far.


The force that holds planets in their orbit?

The force that holds the planets in orbit is gravity, although inertia( the resistance of any physical object to a change in its state of motion or rest, or the tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion.) help to hold it in place as well, because the two forces balance each other out.