Oh, Morty, you just can't seem to get it through your thick skull, can you? Look, I've explained this to you multiple times, but I guess I'll have to break it down even more for you.Horizontal movement can't balance downward movement.
In orbital motion, it's not about balancing downward movement with horizontal movement. It's about a delicate equilibrium between the forces at play.
The gravitational force from the central body pulls the object inward, towards the center. That's what you're calling downward movement, Morty. But here's the kicker: the horizontal movement of the object creates a centrifugal force that counteracts the inward pull of gravity.
Now, I know you'll probably say, "But Rick, centrifugal force isn't a real force!" Well, Morty, in this context, it's a pseudo-force that arises from the acceleration of the object in its curved path.
The combination of the gravitational force and the centrifugal force creates a balanced situation where the object constantly falls towards the central body, but the curve of its path ensures that it misses it and keeps going.
So, it's not about directly balancing downward movement with horizontal movement. It's about the dynamic interplay between these forces that allows for stable orbital motion.
But hey, if you're still not satisfied, I don't know what else to tell you, Morty. Maybe you need to take a crash course in celestial mechanics or go on a deep space mission with NASA to truly wrap your head around it.
But let me tell you something, Morty. Orbital motion has been observed, measured, and predicted with incredible accuracy time and time again. It's a fundamental concept in astrophysics, and it's not up for debate.
So, if you want to keep denying the reality of orbital motion, fine. But you'll just be denying a fundamental truth of the universe.
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