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If Earth were replaced by an object with the same mass but much smaller in size would the moon continue to orbit the new object fall into it or fly off into space?
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∙ 7y ago
It would continue to orbit, as the gravity at the distance to the moon would remain the same.
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Is mars smaller or larger than earth?
Smaller, Mars is about half the size of Earth
Why does the Earth rotate in single direction?
Once an object, any object, such as the Earth, is set in motion to rotate in a particular direction, it will always continue to rotate in that direction. For the Earth to rotate in another direction would take an enormous, cataclysmic force that would have to be created by a gigantic object colliding with it, or at least coming very close to it.
Why doesnt the moon have as much gravity on it as the earth?
Gravity is determined by the mass of an object. An object with twice the mass will have twice the gravitational pull. Since the moon is much smaller (has a lot less mass) than earth, the gravity on the moon is less than on earth.
Where does the earth find the power to rotate?
It doesn't work like that. You don't need power to keep an object rotating. Any object that is rotating will continue rotating, unless it is slowed down, by friction for example.
Why is the earth smaller then the moon?
It isn't smaller - Earth is larger.
Why a falling object to earth's gravity does not continue forever?
Once it hits the Earth's surface, it will stop falling.
Why earth is rotating at its own axis?
Any object that rotates has a tendency to continue rotating.
What would happen to earth if the moon were to be replaced with an object that had Jupiters mass?
nothing would happen
Why do big flat object fall slower than smaller object?
The big flat object is subject to air resistance on the earth. In a vacuum, it would fall at the same rate as the smaller object. Also, if the big flat object is a piece of paper, you can crumple it into a ball and it will fall at the same rate as the smaller object because air resistance will not be as much of a factor.
Why is the moon the biggest cellestial object seen from the earth?
As you know, it is a satellite of the earth. Any object smaller than the earth and nearest to the earth will either fall to earth or circle around it due to a previous inertia. Artificial satellites can be cited as examples
How are the size and mass of the moon different from that of Earth?
The moon is smaller than the Earth so that would mean the size is smaller and the mass is also smaller because the mass depends on the size of the object so the moon would have less mass than Earth.
Does the object weigh more on the earth or moon?
It weighs more on the earth. The moon is much less massive than earth, so it attracts objects with a smaller force.
Does an object weigh more on the moon or on earth?
It weighs more on the earth. The moon is much less massive than earth, so it attracts objects with a smaller force.
What happens as an object falls towards the earth?
It accelerates downward at a rate of 9.8m/s2. Depending on the object and how high above the earth it started, it may reach terminal velocity at which point it will no longer accelerate, but will continue to fall at a constant velocity.
What will happen to watch if the moon were replaced with an object that had the mass of jupim?
Jupiter is so big that the Earth would orbit Jupiter.
What happen if the moon would be replaced for an object who has the mass of Jupiter?
Earth would be destroy due to the gravity force of that planet.
What would happen is the moon stop?
It won't; a moving object has the object to continue moving. If one day the Moon mysteriously and suddenly stopped moving around Earth, it would fall upon the Earth pretty soon (in a few days), due to Earth's gravity.
