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The force of gravity (simple theory) is equal to the product of the masses of the two objects and the square of the distance between them, times the gravitation constant of the universe. The Earth pulls on the moon, enough to pull it towards Earth, but no enough to make it fall. The force is only enough to keep it falling, but moving around at a speed that is countered by the curvature of the Earth. It is also pulling on us, which causes tides. Gravity is the natural force that brings masses together. It is relatively weak when compared to other forces, but it adds up with larger masses.
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How much is gravity on Earth compared to the moon?
The moon has one-sixth of the Earths gravity.
Which is greater the moon's pull on earth or earths pull on the moon?
The moon is only strong enough to push and pull the tides in the ocean on earth. The earths pull is so strong it moves the entire moon in circles.
Why does the pull of gravity keeps the moon in orbit around earth rather than pulling the moon into earth?
The moon is in a constant state of freefall toward Earth due to Earth's gravity, but its forward motion also keeps it in orbit. This balance between the moon's forward velocity and the pull of Earth's gravity creates a stable orbit. If the moon's forward velocity were to decrease or the pull of Earth's gravity were to increase significantly, the moon could be pulled towards Earth.
How can the moon have gravity when there is no atmosphere?
Gravity has to do with the amount of mass an object has; not an atmosphere. The bigger the object, the stronger the gravitational pull. That's why people feel lighter on the moon than they do on Earth.
Does earth's gravity pull the moon outward?
No, the Earth's gravity pulls the moon in towards Earth.
What causes the moon to pull on the earths oceans making an oval shape?
The gravity of the moon
How does Earth has gravity?
the earths gravitational pull keeps the moon in orbit
Does the pull of gravity work on the moon?
yes. everything that has a mass has gravity, including urself. but on the moon the gravity is only 17% as strong as earths gravity
What makes moon orbits earth?
Gravity. The moon orbits the earth because the moon is stuck in earths gravational pull.
Does the earths gravity pull the moon more than the moon pulls the earth?
Yes.. Always gravity exerted by an object that has larger mass is more.
The rises and falls in the level of earths oceans caused mainly gravity or pull of the moon is?
Tides
How does gravity affect oceans?
Gravity can pull water in and out, causing tide like motions. The gravity of the moon and sun, for example pull on the earths oceans and cause high and low tides.
How much is gravity on Earth compared to the moon?
The moon has one-sixth of the Earths gravity.
Why do objects weight less on the moon than on earth?
the moon has less gravity... because the moon is smaller and and its gravitational pull is MUCH lower than the earths
What is the gravity of the moon Io relative to earth's gravity?
The surface gravity on Io is very low compared to Earth, due to its low mass, around 0.183g or 18.3% of the Earths pull at the surface. this is just a little more than the surface gravity on our own moon, which is about 16.5% of earths pull.
Is gravity a push or a pull factor?
Gravity is a pull from the earths core. it is known as a "force"
Which is greater the moon's pull on earth or earths pull on the moon?
The moon is only strong enough to push and pull the tides in the ocean on earth. The earths pull is so strong it moves the entire moon in circles.
