When Earth orbits the Sun, the centripetal force acting on it is provided by the gravitational attraction between the Earth and the Sun. This gravitational force keeps the Earth in its elliptical orbit, constantly pulling it toward the Sun. The balance between this gravitational force and the Earth's inertia, due to its orbital velocity, allows for a stable orbit. Essentially, the centripetal force is the component of gravity that acts to keep Earth in its circular path around the Sun.
The mutual force of gravitational attraction between the Earth and Sun.
The centripetal force that keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun is caused by the gravitational attraction between Earth and the Sun. This force pulls Earth towards the Sun and prevents it from moving in a straight line, instead forcing it to travel in a curved path around the Sun.
GRAVITY!A2. Centripetal force. The velocity of the satellite around the earth causes centripetal, force which balances with the gravity, holding it in a circular orbit around the earth.
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The centripetal acceleration of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun is approximately 0.0059 m/s². It is directed towards the center of the Sun and keeps the Earth moving in its circular path. This acceleration is necessary to counterbalance the gravitational force between the Earth and the Sun.
The mutual force of gravitational attraction between the Earth and Sun.
It can be. A centripetal force is not fundamental (such as gravity), it is the generic name given to a force that keeps objects moving in orbits (or circles). In the case of the Sun and the Earth, gravity is the centripetal force that keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun.
Yes, the Earth orbits around the sun due to the gravitational force exerted by the sun. This force keeps the Earth moving in a curved path around the sun, preventing it from simply moving in a straight line out into space.
The gravitational force between Earth and the Sun provides the centripetal force needed to keep Earth in orbit. This force keeps Earth moving in a circular path around the Sun.
The force that causes Earth's centripetal motion is gravity. Gravity pulls Earth towards the Sun, causing it to orbit in a circular path around the Sun. This centripetal force keeps Earth moving in a curved path rather than in a straight line.
The gravitational force between the Earth and the Moon is what keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth. Similarly, the gravitational force between the Earth and the Sun is responsible for the Earth's orbit around the Sun. In both cases, these gravitational attractions provide the necessary centripetal force to maintain the orbits of these celestial bodies.
The centripetal force that keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun is caused by the gravitational attraction between Earth and the Sun. This force pulls Earth towards the Sun and prevents it from moving in a straight line, instead forcing it to travel in a curved path around the Sun.
It is the centripetal force of the sun that's keeping the earth moving in its path
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GRAVITY!A2. Centripetal force. The velocity of the satellite around the earth causes centripetal, force which balances with the gravity, holding it in a circular orbit around the earth.
As we know that Kepler's laws of planetary motion state that aerial velocity of a planet remains constant i.e dA/dt = constant , Where A is the area swept by the planet around sun. so to maintain the aerial velocity constant,planet has variable velocity.
WHAT HOLDS THE EARTH IN ITS ORBIT REVOLVING AROUND THE SUN?In fact the Earth's orbit is a sort of equilibrium. The Earth's revolutions around the Sun provides it with centripetal force. A force that wants to eject it out of its orbit. That same force that wants to eject you out of your car when you are in a tight bend.However (and fortunately) there exist a strong gravitational force (attracting force) between the Sun and the Earth. It happens that the centripetal force ejecting the Earth is equal and hence balances the gravitational force pulling it towards the earth. As a result the Earth continues its motion around the Sun, undisturbed.As a conclusion, I'll say that what holds the Earth around the Sun it a result of 2 forces acting opposite to each other, namely the centripetal force pulling it away from the Sun and the gravitational force pulling it towards the Sun.