Orbits
Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 8.1.4
Orbital Motion
Planets, moons (natural satellites) and man-made satellites (artificial satellites) are all in orbit. They are all kept in orbit by gravity and travel in a circular motion.
Planets orbit the Sun
Moons orbit planets
Artificial satellites orbit Earth
Test yourself on Orbits
Which of these orbits the Sun?
Which of these orbits the Earth?
Which of these orbits the Sun?