answersLogoWhite

0

Does the gravitational force extend through a vacuum?

Updated: 8/17/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

Best Answer

Yes. The gravitational attraction between the sun and earth is what keeps the earth bound to the sun in orbital motion, even though there's 93,000,000 miles of total vacuum between them.

Nothing is known that can 'shield' or stop gravitation from going through it.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Does the gravitational force extend through a vacuum?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Does a vacuum space have gravitational force?

No, there is no mass there to have any gravitational force.


Can you have a gravitational force in a vacuum?

Yes.


Is there is friction if the object is moving in vacuum with 0 gravitational force?

No, there is not.


What is the force of attaraction between two objects in a vacuum?

The force will always be gravitational. In addition we might have magnetic force, and electric force.?Regards.


How long does the gravitational force between the earth and the moon stretch?

The force is one that acts between the Earth and the Moon and nowhere else. But the gravitational force fields of both objects extend to infinity, reducing as 1 / distance^2.


What happens in a vacuum between two objects of different masses?

There will be a gravitational force of attraction between them, but this would be the same in a vacuum as it would be in any other place.


Is the gravitational force turned off in a vacuum?

Physically put, No. A vacuum has no particles of gas in it, but there is still gravity it just has nothing to act upon. Philisophically, it is much like the tree falling in the woods with no one there to hear it. That is to say the gravity only exists if it can be perceived by one of the senses.


Which type of force can act through empty space?

Electric and gravitational force can act through "empty" space.


What forces are involved when a rocket travels through space?

the forces are gravitational force and frictional force.


Is gravitational force is stronger or weaker?

Gravitational force of the moon is 1/6th the gravitational force of the Earth. The larger the object, the greater gravitational force it will have.


Do magnetic lines of force pass through vaccum or not?

yes, they pass through vacuum


Is particles Gravitons responsible for gravitational force?

Yes. It is commonly believed that the gravitational force is transferred through a particle called the graviton. This particle is hypothetical - it has not been observed yet.