Phrases with «gravitational perturbations»

"Gravitational perturbations" refers to the tiny changes in the motion or orbit of an object caused by the gravitational pull from another object. It describes how the gravity from one object can affect the path or behavior of another object in space. Full definition

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Sentences with «gravitational perturbations»

On January 15, 2010, a team of astronomers released the results of computer simulations indicating that kilometer - size planetesimals can form and accrete into rocky Earth - size planets around Alpha Centauri B despite gravitational perturbations from Alpha Centauri A. (solstation.com)
Scientists have theorized that gravitational perturbations of the distant Oort comet cloud that surrounds the Sun lead to periodic comet showers in the inner solar system, where some comets strike Earth. (sciencedaily.com)
Other scenarios involve gravitational perturbations, either caused by passing stars, a solar system entering and exiting our galaxy's gravitationally dense spiral arms, or even via interactions with dense molecular clouds. (sciencemag.org)
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Phrases with «gravitational perturbations»

Sentences with «gravitational perturbations»

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