Planets orbit the Sun, while the Moon and other satellites orbit the Earth. Such orbital motion is the result of _______ and each satellite's forward inertia.

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Camnesia · Answer 1 · 2018-12-29T14:28:45+0000

Gravity. The pull of gravity keeps the planets, Moon, and satellites from just continuing in a straight line off into space. It also keeps you able to walk to school or ride a school bus -- without it there would be no friction you could use to propel yourself.

Planets orbit the Sun, while the Moon and other satellites orbit the Earth. Such orbital motion is the result of _______ and each satellite's forward inertia.

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