how does the earth keep orbiting the sun

Question: how does the earth keep orbiting the sun
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Asked by to Emily on 23 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
- Emily Hayward answered on 23 Jun 2014:
  
  Hi Patelyash2323,
  
  Thats a great question! The earth keeps orbiting the sun due to a force called gravity. Here’s a great video which tells you all about it – the narator has a bit of an annoying voice but there are lots of pretty pictures and a good explanation!

patelyash2323 commented on 23 Jun 2014:

thanks emily. I liked the video thanks for the link

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- Emily commented on 24 Jun 2014:
  
  You’re welcome!
  
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Question: how does the earth keep orbiting the sun