KIDS QUIZ
SPACE EXPLORATION
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Question
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The force that keeps planets on their orbit is called:
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orbit
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stars
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planets
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gravity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Gravity is the force by which a planet or other body draws objects toward its center. The force of gravity keeps all of the planets in orbit around the sun.
Detailed explanation-2: -Orbiting objects, which are called satellites, include planets, moons, asteroids, and manmade devices. Objects orbit each other because of gravity. Gravity is the force that exists between any two objects with mass.
Detailed explanation-3: -The gravity of the sun keeps all the planets in orbit in our solar system. However, each planet, moon and asteroid have their own gravitational pull defined by their density, size, mass, and proximity to other celestial bodies.
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