The Factors affecting the Orbitals of a moon

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The discussion highlights several key factors affecting the orbitals of a moon, including the gravitational pull from the primary body, the moon's velocity, and its mass. The influence of nearby masses and the distance between the two bodies are also significant in determining orbital characteristics. It is noted that the speed and mass of a moon entering the gravitational field of a larger body can impact its orbital distance. For instance, a heavier moon entering at the same speed as a lighter one will have a larger orbital radius if the primary body has sufficient mass. Overall, these factors collectively determine the dynamics of a moon's orbit.
Copernicus45
1. Pull of gravity on moon/mass.
2. Velocity of Moon
3.Mass of moon
4.Infuence of other nearby mass's gravity

I believe there are many more factors that influences an orbital.

Am I right?
 
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Copernicus45 said:
Am I right?

Yes, you are right.

Copernicus45 said:
Infuence of other nearby mass's gravity

Also the mass of both the objects.
The distance between the two bodies.
Possibly any object(s) in between the two main bodies.
 
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Ivan Samsonov said:
Yes, you are right.
Also the mass of both the objects.
The distance between the two bodies.
Possibly any object(s) in between the two main bodies.

The distance between the two bodies with the orbital would actually be determined by the speed and mass of which a body comes into the gravitational field of another body.
For example, body of Body A, mass of 100 tons comes into the gravitational field of Body B at a speed of 300km/ Earth hour would have a bigger orbital and distance from B,

Than, body C of mass, 80 tons and speed of 300km/ Earth hour.

Thus Body A will have a larger orbital than Body C. But of course this is only possible if Body B has enough mass and gravitational pull to make both bodies comes into constant orbit around it.
 
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