Gravity and Motion in solar system Flashcards
1
Q
what is the role of gravity in general
A
gravity is the force that GOVERNS the motion celestial bodies
2
Q
what is the role of gravity in celestial object’s revolution
A
gravity causes the celestial object to orbit the path of the objects with higher mass.
3
Q
gravity’s impact due to mass
A
the heavier the higher mass object is, the faster the orbit is, while also having a bigger gravitational pull
4
Q
what happens to a planet’s orbit that is farther out from the star that they orbit?
A
the orbit speed slows down, the gravitational pull is lesser, and the orbit becomes flatter
