Why do the planets above not bounce off each other?

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ncchemist
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The planets in our solar system don't bounce off each other because they never come into contact with each other.  The planets (including the Earth) all orbit the Sun.  And the orbital paths...
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Posted by ncchemist on March 10, 2013 at 3:53 PM (Answer #1)

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The planets in our solar system don't bounce off each other because they never come into contact with each other.  The planets (including the Earth) all orbit the Sun.  And the orbital paths...
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Posted by ncchemist on March 10, 2013 at 3:53 PM (Answer #1)