In order for a space shuttle to leave Earth, it must produce a great amount of thrust. Its rocket boosters create this thrusting force by burning great amounts of fuel. However, once in space, the shuttle needs very little fuel. It circles Earth while gravity pulls it toward Earth. What term describes the circular path the shuttle makes in space?

A. Orbit

B. Gravity

C. Free fall

D. Weight

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Physics

Humberto Lucas

22 May, 16:12

In order for a space shuttle to leave Earth, it must produce a great amount of thrust. Its rocket boosters create this thrusting force by burning great amounts of fuel. However, once in space, the shuttle needs very little fuel. It circles Earth while gravity pulls it toward Earth. What term describes the circular path the shuttle makes in space?

A. Orbit

B. Gravity

C. Free fall

D. Weight

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Kailee Weiss · Answer 1

Orbit

Explanation:

An orbit is a curved trajectory of an object caused by the gravitational pull of said object by another object, which is more massive.

We can also say that an orbit is a repeating path taken by an object around another, in space.