The factor that keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun is the gravitational pull of the Sun. This gravitational force acts as the centripetal force that keeps Earth in its elliptical orbit, balancing the planet's tendency to move in a straight line due to its inertia.
Which is a factor that keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun?
the orbital path of the moon
the gravitational pull of the Sun
the continuous motion of the universe
Earth’s changing speed and direction
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