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What is the effect (if any) of the sun's movement around the galactic center in relation to planetary orbits?
In general over a range in which the velocity profile is 'flat' the further out stars orbit with less angular velocity around the galactic centre.haiha said:May i ask if all the stars and planets in the Galaxy rotate at the same angular velocity or the ones closer to the centre will have higher angular velocity?
Garth said:Not true, such a scenario would produce a
[tex]V(r) \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{r}} [/tex] velocity profile.
The Sun's movement does not directly affect the shape of planetary orbits. The shape of an orbit is determined by the gravitational pull between the Sun and the planet, as well as the planet's own momentum. However, the Sun's movement does indirectly affect the shape of an orbit through its influence on other celestial bodies in the solar system.
Yes, the Sun's movement does affect the speed of planetary orbits. As the Sun moves closer to a planet, its gravitational pull increases, causing the planet to speed up in its orbit. Similarly, as the Sun moves away from a planet, its gravitational pull decreases and the planet's orbit slows down.
The Sun's movement does not directly affect the tilt of a planet's axis. The tilt of a planet's axis is primarily determined by its formation and history. However, the Sun's gravitational pull on a planet can cause slight variations in its tilt over long periods of time.
Yes, the Sun's movement can cause changes in a planet's distance from the Sun. As the Sun moves through the galaxy, its gravitational pull on the planets can cause them to be pulled slightly closer or farther away from the Sun. This can also be influenced by the gravitational pull of other celestial bodies in the solar system.
The Sun's movement does not directly affect the timing of planetary orbits. The timing of an orbit is determined by the planet's own momentum and the gravitational pull from the Sun and other celestial bodies in the solar system. However, the Sun's movement can indirectly affect the timing of an orbit through its influence on other celestial bodies and their positions in the solar system.