Inertia and gravity
Is this from mrs. Rebel's study guide
It was Isaac Newton who figured out that the force of gravity keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
it keeps it in orbit
The force that keeps planets in orbit is gravity. Gravity is the attractive force that exists between two masses, such as a planet and a star, that causes them to be drawn towards each other. In the case of planets orbiting a star, gravity keeps the planets in their elliptical paths around the star.
They are natural satellites of the sun. A satellite an object that orbits another object , for a example the moon would be a natural satellite to earth. That is why planets are satellites, they orbit the sun.
The gravitational force exerted by the Sun keeps all the planets in their orbits. This force balances the planets' tendency to move in a straight line and keeps them moving in elliptical orbits around the Sun.
It was Isaac Newton who figured out that the force of gravity keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton.
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.
The Sun has a powerful gravitational pull. This, combined with the velocities of the planets, keeps the planets in orbit.
Yes, Isaac Newton discovered that the balance between the gravitational pull of the sun and the forward motion of a planet keeps it in orbit around the sun. This is described by his laws of motion and law of universal gravitation.
It keeps them in orbit.
the suns gravity keeps the planets in orbit
The Sun's strong gravity keeps all the planets in orbit around it.
Sir Isac Newton was the scientist who discovered why the planets stay in orbit.
Sir Isaac Newton
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