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For the purposes of the argument, I am assuming that the earth already has a velocity (Speed and Direction). Any mass in space (i.e. a low gravity environment), would travel in a straight line until it comes into proximity of another object of sufficient mass.
Basically, the earth would travel in a straight line until it came across another star, at which point it would change direction.
If you want to think in bigger contexts, you could say that the earth will travel in a massive orbit around the galaxy since the galaxy's core is of sufficient mass to affect the direction of travel of earth.
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Is there anywhere on earth without gravity?
Gravity is everywhere in the universe. There's no getting away from it, anywhere.
What would happen to the earth if the sun's gravity were to disappear?
If th sun's gravity were to disappear, Earth would go off in a straight line into interstellar space.
Does gravity pull on astronauts while in orbit around earth?
Yes. Gravity is what keeps them in orbit. If it were not for gravity, those astronauts would continue out into space in a straight line.
The centripetal force that makes the Moon travel in a circle around the Earth instead of continuing in a straight line is?
As the moon orbits the Earth, the force of gravity acting upon the moon provides the centripetal force required for circular motion.
Does the sun's gravity keep Earth from flying off into space?
Yes, the sun's gravity is the primary force that keeps Earth in orbit around it. The gravitational pull of the sun balances with Earth's inertia, which would otherwise cause it to move in a straight line into space. This delicate balance creates a stable orbit, allowing Earth to maintain its position within the solar system. Without the sun's gravity, Earth would indeed drift away into space.
Why does the earth circle?
Force of Gravity is why the earth circles.
What are the two factors that keep the earth orbiting the sun and the moon orbiting the earth?
Gravity and Inertia. The gravity keeps the planet, moon etc. going in a circle and inertia keeps it going (inertia is the tendency of a moving object to continue in a straight line or a stationary object to remain in place. If there was no gravity the planet, moon etc. would just go in a straight line but with gravity it pulls it in a circle like a string attached to an object at the center.
Does gravity pull on objects that are in orbit around earth?
Yes. It is gravity that keeps those objects in orbit. Without gravity they would simply move in a straight line.
How do the earth move in space?
the gravity moves the Earth in a circle
Would the earth stay in orbit without the sun?
Without the suns pull of gravity, the Earth and any other planet would move in a straight line. It is the sun that forces the planets to move in an orbit.
Can you stand on earth without gravity?
no, there is always gravity
How inertia and gravity combine to keep earth in orbit?
gravity and inertia combine to keep earth in orbit because the suns gravity keeps the earth in orbit and the inertia keeps the earth from going in a straight line.
Can you live without gravity on earth?
NO
Why does the earth not moves due to gravity?
The earth does move due to gravity.Without gravity, the earth would move in a straight line. The force of gravity between earth and the sunis what bends the earth's path into a closed curve around the sun, called earth's "orbit".
Would Earth have gravity without the sun?
Yes, Earth would still have gravity without the sun. Gravity is a fundamental force that exists between all objects with mass, so Earth's gravity is due to its own mass, not just the presence of the sun. The sun's gravity does impact Earth's orbit and tides, but Earth would still have its own gravitational field even without the sun.
Is there anywhere on earth without gravity?
Gravity is everywhere in the universe. There's no getting away from it, anywhere.
Does gravity affect the vertical motion of projectile motion?
Yes. Gravity acts downward on a projectile. That is why on Earth, objects eventually start to come down after throwing them, without the force of gravity acting downward the object would continue in a straight line forever.
