Orbits

Physics: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 8.1.3

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 circular motion.

Planets orbit the Sun

Planets orbit the Sun

Moons orbit planets

Moons orbit planets

Artificial satellites

Artificial satellites

  • Artificial satellites are built to orbit the Earth.

Test yourself on Orbits

  • Which of these orbits the Sun?

  • Which of these orbits the Earth?

  • Which of these orbits the Sun?

Practise this topic for free