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The magnitude of a planet's velocity affects the shape and size of its orbit. A higher velocity can cause a planet to move in a more elongated elliptical orbit, while a lower velocity can result in a more circular orbit. The velocity also influences the planet's escape velocity, which determines if it can break free from its orbit.
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What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?
The gravitational force between the planets and the sun keeps them in orbit. The planets have enough velocity to counteract the pull of gravity, creating a stable orbit around the sun. This balance of gravitational force and velocity keeps the planets in their respective orbits.
Do all the planets have smaller planets orbiting them?
No. Planets orbit suns, while moons orbit planets. Planets do not orbit planets.
How are the planets held in their orbit?
Planets are held in their orbits around the Sun by gravity. The gravitational pull from the Sun keeps the planets moving in their elliptical paths. This balance between the planet's velocity and the gravitational force from the Sun keeps them in a stable orbit.
Do the stars orbit the planets or do planets orbit stars?
Moons orbit planets. Planets orbit stars. Some stars orbit other stars, or orbit their mutual center of gravity. Stars orbit the center of the galaxy. Galaxies may orbit the center of the "galactic group".
Do all planets orbit the moon?
No. The planets orbit the sun.
What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?
The gravitational force between the planets and the sun keeps them in orbit. The planets have enough velocity to counteract the pull of gravity, creating a stable orbit around the sun. This balance of gravitational force and velocity keeps the planets in their respective orbits.
How is a planets distance from the sun affects its velocity?
The farther a planet is from the sun the slower its orbit speed.
Are satellites an example of acceleration as it orbits around the earth?
Yes. Since the velocity changes all the time, there is an acceleration. The acceleration is towards the center of the Earth. Note that the speed need not change; velocity consists of a speed (magnitude) and a direction, and in a circular orbit, it is the direction that changes.Yes. Since the velocity changes all the time, there is an acceleration. The acceleration is towards the center of the Earth. Note that the speed need not change; velocity consists of a speed (magnitude) and a direction, and in a circular orbit, it is the direction that changes.Yes. Since the velocity changes all the time, there is an acceleration. The acceleration is towards the center of the Earth. Note that the speed need not change; velocity consists of a speed (magnitude) and a direction, and in a circular orbit, it is the direction that changes.Yes. Since the velocity changes all the time, there is an acceleration. The acceleration is towards the center of the Earth. Note that the speed need not change; velocity consists of a speed (magnitude) and a direction, and in a circular orbit, it is the direction that changes.
If the gravitational pull of the sun is the most then why doesn't it pull the planets towards it?
It does. The planets have velocity and inertia that keep them in orbit; but they really ARE continuously falling towards the Sun, their velocity makes them miss it constantly though!
What keeps the planets in the Sun's orbit?
Gravitational force, combined with the velocities of the planets. The force from the Sun is pulling the planets toward it, but the velocity of each planet is acting against this. The result is that the planets orbit the Sun. (The question is a bit mixed up, but it seems obvious what it's about.)
How does gravity affect the motion of objects on planets orbiting the earth?
You know that no planets actually orbit the earth right? ...?
Do stars orbit planets or planets orbit stars?
Planets orbit stars.
Do all the planets have smaller planets orbiting them?
No. Planets orbit suns, while moons orbit planets. Planets do not orbit planets.
How are the planets held in their orbit?
Planets are held in their orbits around the Sun by gravity. The gravitational pull from the Sun keeps the planets moving in their elliptical paths. This balance between the planet's velocity and the gravitational force from the Sun keeps them in a stable orbit.
Gravity is the reason that the planets stay in orbit around the sun?
It is half the reason, at least. Gravity is the force pulling the planets towards the sun, but they also have a velocity working perpendicular to it. With the velocity alone, the planets would fly off into space. With gravity alone, the planets would be pulled into the sun.
How many moons do the suns have?
The Sun has no moons. Moons orbit Planets > Planets orbit the Sun.
How fast do the planets orbit the earth?
The planets do not orbit the Earth, they orbit the sun.
