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What happens to the gravity on large and small planet?
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Gravity depends largely on mass, the bigger the planet the greater the gravity should be
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Which has a more powerful gravity a small planet or a large planet?
It would depend on the mass of the planets. The surface gravity of a planet is directly proportional to its mass and inversely proportional to the square of its radius. If two planets have the same mass but different sizes, the smaller planet will have stronger gravity because the surface is closer to the center of mass. Conversely, if two planets are of the same size, the one with more mass will have stronger gravity. Since larger planets usually have more mass than smaller ones they usually have stronger gravity, though not always.
Do larger planets have more gravity?
Not always. The force of gravity is given by Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation: F=(Gm1m2)/r2 So if a planet had twice the mass of the earth, and the same radius, gravity would be twice as strong. However, if you had a huge planet that weighed the same as the earth (let's say it had a radius 3x greater), then gravity would be 9 times weaker at the surface. The reason big planets like Jupiter have so much gravity is becuase they have A LOT more mass than the earth does.
Do small objects have more gravity than large objects?
large objects do my names JC
Is there gravity on other planets in the solar system?
Yes there is gravity on other planets. In fact, there is gravity on object that has mass. That gravity is just really small for objects with little mass. We only see gravity like we experience on Earth when the mass becomes really large. If you require proof that those other planets have a gravitational pull you need only remember that NASA has sent multiple space probes to other planet and put them into orbit around that planet. An impossible feat for an object what has no gravity.
What is the analogy of planet is to solar system as tree is to...?
Planet to Solar system is a small body compared to a large body, While the tree is small, while a grove or a forest would be the large.
Does the planet Venus have large or small gravity?
small
Do large planets such as Jupiter and Saturn have gravity?
Anything with mass has gravity. Anything massive enough to be considered a planet has noticeable gravity, whether it is a giant planet like Jupiter or a small planet like Mercury.
Which planet has the most greatest gravity?
Jupiter has the strongest gravity. The bigger the planet, the stronger the gravity. The moon is kind of small, so it's gravity is weaker.
What is the force that makes you weight change planet to planet?
gravity if you are on a huge planet like juipiter there is a lot of gravity so you wiegh a lot but if youare on a planet like Pluto there is a small amount of gravity so you wigh less
What shape is planet mercury?
Generallly speaking, it spherical. The planet is small, but still has a large enough mass and gravity to pull it into this shape. As with earth, it has lots of lumps and bumps on it's surface.
What makes a planet have weak gravity?
Big planets has a strong gravity. In small planets it's opposite
What is the differenece between a planet and a large space rock?
A planet must beRound or almost roundcelestial body that orbits the sunable to clear its neighborhoodClearing Neighborhoodhas enough gravity to get rid of celestial objectstakes small objects to create moonsattracts small objects to destroy them
Why does black hole sucks things in?
The "sucking" is done by the gravity. A black hole has a large mass, concentrated in a small region of space.The "sucking" is done by the gravity. A black hole has a large mass, concentrated in a small region of space.The "sucking" is done by the gravity. A black hole has a large mass, concentrated in a small region of space.The "sucking" is done by the gravity. A black hole has a large mass, concentrated in a small region of space.
Which has a more powerful gravity a small planet or a large planet?
It would depend on the mass of the planets. The surface gravity of a planet is directly proportional to its mass and inversely proportional to the square of its radius. If two planets have the same mass but different sizes, the smaller planet will have stronger gravity because the surface is closer to the center of mass. Conversely, if two planets are of the same size, the one with more mass will have stronger gravity. Since larger planets usually have more mass than smaller ones they usually have stronger gravity, though not always.
Do small objects have more or less gravity than large objects?
The gravity depends on the mass.
Why does space do not have gravity?
It does but due to the size of the universe, it doesn't have much effect on small things only large things like planets. Imagine a table cloth held on by each corner above the ground. This is the universe. Put an apple on it. This is a planet. The apple makes a dent. This is gravity. Put grapes on the cloth. These are smaller planets. They are drawn to the apple. Put a soccer ball on the cloth. This is a very large planet. Everything moves towards it. Gravity.
Do larger planets have more gravity?
Not always. The force of gravity is given by Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation: F=(Gm1m2)/r2 So if a planet had twice the mass of the earth, and the same radius, gravity would be twice as strong. However, if you had a huge planet that weighed the same as the earth (let's say it had a radius 3x greater), then gravity would be 9 times weaker at the surface. The reason big planets like Jupiter have so much gravity is becuase they have A LOT more mass than the earth does.
