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The size of a planet's orbit is determined by its distance from the Sun. Planets that are farther from the Sun typically have larger elliptical orbits. This is because the gravitational pull between the planet and the Sun weakens with distance, allowing the planet to have a more elongated, elliptical path around the Sun. In contrast, planets closer to the Sun have more circular orbits due to stronger gravity keeping them in a more stable, circular path.
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∙ 12y agoThey are father away from whatever is being orbited. At these farther distances, they need to achieve greater speeds or higher masses, or a combination, otherwise, they would be pulled into the center.
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What planets orbits around the sun in backward direction from east to west?
All the planets in our solar system orbit around the Sun in the same direction.However, there are two planets that rotate on their axis "backwards" compared with the others. They are Uranus and Venus.
What is the shape of the orbits of most members of the solar system?
round but some rounder than others. Every object is in an orbit which is an ellipse. The planets are in orbits which look almost exactly like circles with an offset centre, but some comets and dwarf planets have orbits with a high eccentricity.
Can anyone explain why planets go in eliptical orbit why dont they get collided?
Because the diameters of the orbits are different. Some are closer to the sun, others are further out.
Why are some planets near the sun and some others far from the sun?
Near (in order from closest to farthest): Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars Far (same order as before): Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Why? I suppose that's just how things worked out when the planets formed from the "protoplanetary disk". The planets have to be spaced apart enough to form stable orbits. Otherwise their mutual gravitational attraction could disrupt their orbits.
Is the scientific name for asteroid asteroid?
Most asteroids are, not surprisingly called asteroid's. However some of the larger ones are refereed to as dwarf planets (Ceres) others planetoids or minor planets.
Does all planets have elliptical orbits?
Yes, none of the planets in our solar system have exactly circular orbits, though some are more eccentric than others.
What moons are bigger than the planets?
No moon is larger than the planet it orbits. The two largest moons in the solar system, Ganymede and Titan, which orbit Jupiter and Saturn respectively, are larger than the planet Mercury, but no others.
Why is the sun larger than others?
The sun is larger because it has to produce heat.On Earth the sun orbits around us to give out warmth planets like Mercury also need the sun for important things.Earth has people on it so if we do not have the sun we would just be cold all day so it has to be everywhere.
What planets orbits around the sun in backward direction from east to west?
All the planets in our solar system orbit around the Sun in the same direction.However, there are two planets that rotate on their axis "backwards" compared with the others. They are Uranus and Venus.
What math concepts did Isaac Newton work with?
Calculus -- instantaneous changes. Binomial theorem, logarithms, ellipses for orbits of planets, and many others.
Where do space probes go?
Anywhere. Some go to and join the orbits of specific planets or systems, and others travel endlessly throughout space.
