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How does gravity affect the sun earth-moon system?

Answer 1

Orbit and tidal gravity

The centripetal acceleration required to maintain the earth's orbit around the sun and the moon's orbit around the earth is provided by gravity.

Tidal gravity is a significant consequence of the sun and moon's combined gravitational pull on Earth.

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Answer 2

Aaron Anderson

Gravity is the force that keeps celestial bodies in orbit. The Sun's gravity governs the motion of Earth and the Moon. Earth's gravity influences the Moon's orbit. The gravitational interaction between the Sun, Earth, and Moon maintains their orbital stability.

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