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No. That is false. But what is true is this: the moon keeps moving ahead because of its inertia. Hope this helps.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoFalse. Gravity and the moon's linear momentum create the moon's angular momentum. I'm not sure this strictly complies with classical mechanics, but it is true.
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What keeps a rocket from falling back to the surface or moving off into space?
because of gravity. In space there is a very low gravity that makes it hard for the rocket to fall back to the surface
Why do the planets orbit the sun What is the shape of those 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.
Which force keeps the space station in orbit?
The force of gravity keeps the space station in orbit as well as inertia that keeps the space station moving in a straight line.
How does gravity keep the earth in orbit around the sun?
Sun's gravitational pull keeps the earth in an elliptical orbit around it.If there would be no gravitational pull of sun on earth than the earth would start moving in a straight line at an angle of 90 degree like a tangent to a circle.
Does gravity have an effect on satellites in orbit?
Yes; gravity keeps them in orbit in the first place.Yes; gravity keeps them in orbit in the first place.Yes; gravity keeps them in orbit in the first place.Yes; gravity keeps them in orbit in the first place.
What keeps things moving in a circle?
gravity keeps us in a circle
What keeps the earth moving?
The Gravity and Rotation in our solar system.
What does gravity do to two objects?
keeps them on the ground, because gravity keeps them down
What keeps a rocket from falling back to the surface or moving off into space?
because of gravity. In space there is a very low gravity that makes it hard for the rocket to fall back to the surface
What keeps the planets moving their orbit around the sun?
The pull of the Sun's gravity.
What force keeps the planets moving forward in their orbits?
The force you seek is gravity.
Why do the planets orbit the sun What is the shape of those 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.
A father swings his child around in a circle The source of the centripetal force that keeps the child moving in a circle is friction or weight or gravity?
gravity
How is orbit and gravity related?
When it an object in space in moving it will keep moving at the same speed with the property of inertia. Then moon is an object that has inertia. Gravity keeps the moon from going off into outer space but inertia keeps the moon from crashing into the moon. Gravity and inertia have to be balanced in order for an object to remain in orbit.
Which force keeps the space station in orbit?
The force of gravity keeps the space station in orbit as well as inertia that keeps the space station moving in a straight line.
What are gravity and friction?
Gravity is a force that keeps us on the ground and friction is a force that either stops your feet from moving or doesn't do anything at all!
Which force is responsible for making planets and satellites travel in near circular orbits?
Gravity and inertia. Inertia keeps the planets moving while the gravity of the sun keeps the planets drawn to orbit in ellipses.
