Orbit - GCSE Physics Definition

In physics, an orbit is the path that an object takes as it moves around another object due to a force, such as gravity. For example, the Earth orbits the Sun, and the Moon orbits the Earth due to the force of gravity. An orbit can be a circle or an oval shape, and it happens because the object is being pulled towards the bigger object by gravity, but it is also moving forward at the same time, creating a balanced path. Understanding orbits helps us learn about how planets, moons, and satellites move and interact in our solar system.