Why do earth and the moon remain in their orbits?

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2026-05-18 14:15

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(simplified)

Gravitational force of attraction is balanced by centripital force due to earths velocity.

(G*m1*m2) / r2 = m2 * (v2 / r)

m1 = sun mass

m2 = earth mass

r = earth - sun distance

v = earths orbital velocity

G = newtons gravitational constant

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