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Jupiter's gravitational pull is 24.9 m/s^2. The moon has a gravitational pull of 1.6 m/s^2.

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Why don't planets collide?

Planets do not collide because of gravitational forces that keep them in stable orbits around the sun. These gravitational forces cause planets to travel in predictable paths without intersecting each other's orbits. Additionally, the vast distances between planets in our solar system help prevent collisions.


What is a result of gravitational forces in the Solar System?

One result of gravitational forces in the Solar System is the motion of planets in their orbits around the Sun. These forces also contribute to the stability of the Solar System by holding celestial bodies in place and preventing them from drifting off into space.


What led to the discovery of the distant pulling planets?

The discovery of distant planets being pulled by unseen gravitational forces, such as exoplanets, was a result of advances in technology such as the development of powerful telescopes and space-based observatories that enabled astronomers to detect the subtle gravitational effects of these planets on their parent stars. The observations of these gravitational interactions allowed scientists to infer the presence of these unseen planets and characterize their orbits.


Do forces work in space?

Yes, forces such as gravity still work in space. Objects in space are subject to gravitational forces from other objects, such as planets and stars. Additionally, forces can be generated by propulsion systems to move spacecraft and satellites in space.


Why do the planets circle the sun?

Planets orbit the Sun due to the gravitational pull between them. This gravitational force keeps the planets in their elliptical paths around the Sun. It is a balance between the planets' inertia wanting to move forward and the Sun's gravitational force pulling them inward.

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What are the forces between two planets?

center forces and gravitational forces


What do the planets have to do with horoscopes?

Allegedly, the gravitational forces of the planets have an effect on us here on earth.


What conclusion can you make about what effects the force of gravity when you travel to different planets?

The force of gravity on a planet is determined by its mass and radius. Therefore, when you travel to different planets, the force of gravity will vary depending on these factors. Planets with larger masses or radii will have stronger gravitational forces, while planets with smaller masses or radii will have weaker gravitational forces.


What keeps the planets and sun from hitting each other?

gravitational forces


How are planet's kept in orbit?

planets are in orbit because of the suns gravitational field chupa naman diyan Planets are kept in their orbits by gravitational forces.


Why is your weight less on some planets and greater on other planets?

Weight is determined by the gravitational pull of a planet. Planets with stronger gravitational forces will make you weigh more, while planets with weaker gravitational forces will make you weigh less. The difference in weight on different planets is due to variations in their mass and size.


Why does the planets orbit the sun?

Because the Sun has a great gravitational pull on the planets. Without the Sun the planets would travel in straight lines (ignoring other gravitational forces in the Universe.)


Why don't planets collide?

Planets do not collide because of gravitational forces that keep them in stable orbits around the sun. These gravitational forces cause planets to travel in predictable paths without intersecting each other's orbits. Additionally, the vast distances between planets in our solar system help prevent collisions.


Why do planets orbit in One Direction?

The suns gravitational pull forces them to move in one direction


Why do planets orbit around the sun?

Since the Sun has the most mass of all the objects in the solar system, it has the strongest gravitational pull. If there were another object in the solar system with more mass than the Sun, the planets (and the Sun itself) would orbit it. If there were no Sun's gravity (or other gravitational forces) the planets would travel in straight lines instead of orbits.


What is the order of gravitational forces of the planets in your solar system?

The order of gravitational forces of the planets in the solar system is generally from highest to lowest: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Earth, Venus, Mars, Mercury. This order is based on the mass of the planets and their distance from the sun.


What natural forces and law that keeps the planets in their orbit?

Gravitational forces as described by Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation. Also important is the inertia of the planets and Newton's First Law of Motion is involved there.