UNIVERSE
THE SUN
Question
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Which is responsible for the planets staying in their orbit?
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Gravitational force between the planets and the Sun
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Empty space between the stars
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Weight of the planets
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Density of the planets
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Sun’s gravity pulls the planets in orbit around it, and some planets pull moons in orbit around them.
Detailed explanation-2: -The solar system’s gravitational force is responsible for holding the solar system together.
Detailed explanation-3: -Orbital Motion: Newton concluded that two factors-inertia and gravity– combine to keep Earth in orbit around the sun, and the moon in orbit around Earth.
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