What is the centripetal force that holds planets in orbit?

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NJ
Mar 13, 2018

Gravity!

Explanation:

Centripetal forces act inwards on an object in circular motion. For the case of a planet in an orbit around some other object, the gravitational force of the object acting on the planet is the centripetal force acting inward.

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