1.what is gravity?(in your own words)

Physics

1 answer:

olga_2 [115]2 years ago

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Answer:

1.Gravity is an invisible force that pulls objects toward each other

2.The suns gravity pulls the planet towards the sun which changes the straight line of direction into a curve

That keeps the planet moving in an orbit around the sun

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