What Keeps Planets and Satellites in Their Orbits?

What Keeps Planets and Satellites in Their Orbits?
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Space and Astronomy
Planets
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Connect space science and physical science with this printable. Students complete fill-in-the-blank and short-answer questions about velocity, resistance, gravity, and planetary orbits.

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Concepts and Challenges Physical Science
Concepts and Challenges of Physical Science
From Pearson's Concepts and Challenges Physical Science.

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