2007-04-20 05:49:32 · 9 answers · asked by gollomcollins 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Sorry your question doesn't make any sense. Please keep in mind that the earth will not drop nor fall.
Thank you
2007-04-20 05:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by joysam 【ツ】 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we are to assume that there is an orbital plane that would be defined as an average of the planes of all plantary orbits, then all planets' orbits would be slightly inclined to varying degrees. However, since there is no "up" or "down" in space you cannot necessarily say it "drops". If you could view the orbit of the earth with this imaginary orbital plane edge on, you would see that it "drops" at one end of the orbit and "rises" at the other end much as you would see if you were to view a sheet of cardboard held at a slight angle.
2007-04-20 13:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by Rob B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. The Earth is in a slightly elliptical orbit, so it moves closer to the Sun every January and then farther away again every July. But the closest point, called perihelion, does not get closer each year.
2007-04-20 13:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The earth's orbit lies in a plane. Not an airplane. The earth does not "drop".
2007-04-20 13:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by Surveyor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does some very long oscillations, that arnt completed for thousands of years, I dont think it actualy drops anywhere though because its traction is relative to that of the sun that holds it within its forcefield. If it sinks in respect to this energy, it rises later in compensation.
2007-04-20 16:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by Albinoballs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes when there is a black hole, and no because the gravity of the sun pulls the earth into its orbit
2007-04-24 08:23:23 · answer #6 · answered by gika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drop relative to what?
2007-04-20 12:54:26 · answer #7 · answered by J C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are confusing the inclination of it's axis, which seems to give that effect.
2007-04-21 01:35:34 · answer #8 · answered by Tropic-of-Cancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... into a black hole... LOL
2007-04-20 12:54:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋