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Gravitational attraction to the sun

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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.

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What keeps the planets in the solar system in orbit around the sun?

The Sun's strong gravity keeps all the planets in orbit around it.


What keeps the planets in orbit about the sun?

The Sun has a powerful gravitational pull. This, combined with the velocities of the planets, keeps the planets in orbit.


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What keeps the planets in our solar system in orbit around the Sun?

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What does gravity have to do with planets?

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What keeps the planets and moons in their orbit?

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What planet do all the planets evolve around?

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How many planets have gravity?

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Does the sun orbit the planets or do the planets orbit the sun?

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What gives planets an orbit?

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Why do you think the planets do not collid?

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