UNIVERSE
SOLAR STRUCTURE
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Question
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What keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
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The Sun’s mass
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The Sun’s period of rotation
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The Sun’s gravitational force
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None of the above
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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: -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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