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Planets orbit the sun because gravity keeps them from escaping, and momentum keeps them moving forward. The orbits are elliptical, which is like an oval.
No, not all planets have elliptical orbits. While most planets in our solar system have nearly circular orbits, some planets, like Mercury and Pluto, have more elliptical orbits. Additionally, exoplanets outside our solar system can have a variety of orbital shapes.
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No, the orbits of planets are not perfectly circular but are elliptical in shape. The path of planets around the Sun can be best described using Kepler's laws of planetary motion, which state that planets move in elliptical paths with the Sun at one of the foci of the ellipse.
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No. Comets are much smaller than planets, are irregular in shape, and have highly eccentric orbits.
Planets orbit the sun because gravity keeps them from escaping, and momentum keeps them moving forward. The orbits are elliptical, which is like an oval.
An elliptical orbit is a flattened circle or oval-like shape followed by a planet as it travels around the sun. It is a common shape observed in celestial bodies' paths due to the gravitational pull between them.
Asteroids generally have more eccentric and inclined orbits compared to planets, which typically have more circular and aligned orbits. Asteroids can intersect the orbits of planets and have a wider range of distances from the sun. Planets, on the other hand, tend to orbit in a more stable and predictable manner.
An octogon has 8 sides. A regular octagon is like a stop sign.
It is a shape that has 8 sides but does not look like a regular octagon. As long as it has 8 sides it is an irregular octagon.
Meteoroids follow the normal rules for orbits: Kepler's laws of planetary motion, just like the planets. Thus the basic shape is an ellipse.
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No, not all planets have elliptical orbits. While most planets in our solar system have nearly circular orbits, some planets, like Mercury and Pluto, have more elliptical orbits. Additionally, exoplanets outside our solar system can have a variety of orbital shapes.
Yes, the orbits of inner planets in our solar system are relatively closely spaced compared to the outer planets. This is due to the gravitational influence of the massive gas giants further out, which helps maintain the spacing of the inner planets.
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Meteoroids follow the normal rules for orbits: Kepler's laws of planetary motion, just like the planets. Thus the basic shape is an ellipse.