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Centripetal force combined with the sun's gravitational pull. Centripetal force tries to hurl Earth into space. The sun's gravitational pull tries to pull Earth into a fiery grave. The two forces work together to maintain a stable orbit.

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In evaporation, matter changes from a liquid to a gas. ... All matter is made of tiny moving particles called molecules. Evaporation and condensation happen when these molecules gain or lose energy. This energy exists in the form of heat.06‏/02‏/2017

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Q: What maintains the speed of the Earth as it moves in its orbit around the sun?
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Does earth move around the sun in an orbit or an eliptical orbit?

The earth moves around the sun in a elliptical orbit.


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How fast does the Earth?

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How fast does earth spin around sun?

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What is it called when the moon moves around the earth?

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