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41 - Gravity and Our Earth/Moon/Sun System

Last updated almost 2 years ago

5 questions

Link to Simulation

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Go to "Model"
2) Select the image with the Sun - Earth
3) Turn on "GRAVITY FORCE"
4) Turn on "VELOCITY"
5) Push "PLAY"

2

What keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun?

2

Increase the mass of either the Sun or Earth.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) check the image with "SUN - EARTH - MOON"

2

What keeps out Moon in orbit around Earth?

2

There would be a gravitational force between the Moon and the Sun.

2

Does the Moon also orbit the Sun?