The connection between gravity and orbits enables astronomers to measure the __________ of stars and planets.

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Gerry Gurevich · Answer 1 · 2021-07-02T04:03:00+0000

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mass

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astronomers use Newtons gravitational law as a link between gravity and orbits to measure the masses of stars and planets.

Newtons gravitational law states that the gravitational force of attraction between two planets is proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

The connection between gravity and orbits enables astronomers to measure the __________ of stars and planets.

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