Orbits of the Earth and Moon
Investigate how gravity acts as the force that keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun and the Moon in orbit around the Earth.
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Investigate how gravity acts as the force that keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun and the Moon in orbit around the Earth.
Key Questions
- Describe the role of gravity in maintaining the orbits of celestial bodies.
- Why does the Moon orbit the Earth rather than the Sun?
- Explain qualitatively how gravitational forces act between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
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