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Planetary orbit


 

:For other meanings of the term "orbit", see orbit (disambiguation)

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In physics, an orbit is the path that an object makes, around another object, whilst under the influence of a source of centripetal force, such as gravity.

Related Topics:
Physics - Centripetal force - Gravity

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Introduction
History
Planetary orbits
Understanding orbits
Newton's laws of motion
Analysis of orbital motion
Orbital parameters
Orbital period
Orbital decay
Earth orbits
Scaling in gravity
Role in the evolution of atomic theory
See also
External links

 

 

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