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by Brittney on February 27th, 2004

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Why is it that planets revolve around the sun?

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  • by lilly42 on July 29th, 2005

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    Because according to Newton's Uneversal Law of Gravitation all things are "attracted" to one another. However, because the sun has so much mass. Plus, it is not completely stationary it becomes the obect ,that is being revolved around. The Sun is attracted to the planets, and the planets are attracted to the Sun. The link at the bottom of my answer describes the mechanics involved.

    Here's a nice source to consult, if you are in need of furthur assitance.
    http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/history/newtongrav.html

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