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What would be the affect of the Moon's and sun's gravitational pull on earth?
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∙ 13y ago
The Moon would continue to orbit the Sun, possibly in a different orbit. Assuming the Moon kept its (Earth) orbital velocity, this would cause it to move either slightly closer or slightly farther from the Sun. The Moon's relative velocity to the Earth is about 1 km/sec whereas the Earth-Moon system orbits the Sun at 30 km/sec. The sudden disappearance of the Earth would mean the continuation of the Moon's solar orbit, albeit possibly altered.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoWithout gravity, the Moon would NOT orbit the Earth. Both the Earth and Moon would travel in some direction, in a straight line.
Without gravity, the Moon would NOT orbit the Earth. Both the Earth and Moon would travel in some direction, in a straight line.
Without gravity, the Moon would NOT orbit the Earth. Both the Earth and Moon would travel in some direction, in a straight line.
Without gravity, the Moon would NOT orbit the Earth. Both the Earth and Moon would travel in some direction, in a straight line.
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∙ 13y agoIf gravity were to suddenly stop affecting the Moon, its velocity would send it careening off into the solar system. Its orbital speed (about 1 km/sec) is only counteracted by the Earth's pull.
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∙ 14y agoWithout gravity, the Moon would not orbit Earth. If it were anywhere near Earth, it would just continue moving in a straight line, and eventually get far away from Earth.
Without gravity, the Moon would not orbit Earth. If it were anywhere near Earth, it would just continue moving in a straight line, and eventually get far away from Earth.
Without gravity, the Moon would not orbit Earth. If it were anywhere near Earth, it would just continue moving in a straight line, and eventually get far away from Earth.
Without gravity, the Moon would not orbit Earth. If it were anywhere near Earth, it would just continue moving in a straight line, and eventually get far away from Earth.
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∙ 14y agoA negligible movement of the Earth. The Moon's pull on the Earth is so small compared to how much the Earth pulls on the Moon. So, when both the Sun and the Moon pull on the Earth in the same direction, which happens every month, the only noticeable thing that happens is a higher tide.
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∙ 14y agoThe Sun and Moon exert gravitational pulls on the Earth. The Sun is more massive, but much further away, so the biggest pull actually comes from the Moon.
When the Sun and Earth are in the same direction (New Moon) their forces combine and give us higher than average tides. When the Moon and Sun are pulling from right angles to each other (First and Third Quarter phases) the tidal effects are smaller.
When the Moon's pull is opposite of the Sun's at Full Moon phase, the net effect is somewhere between the New and Quarter phases.
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∙ 13y agoThe effect of the Sun's pull is to keep the Earth in orbit. If there were no pull the Earth would go away into outer space, as would all the other planets.
The effect of the Moon is mainly on the Earth's oceans and seas, where it causes the tides. The Sun also affects the oceans in the same way but to a lesser degree.
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∙ 14y agoWithout gravity, the Moon would NOT orbit the Earth. Both the Earth and Moon would travel in some direction, in a straight line.
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∙ 14y agoWithout gravity, the Moon would not orbit Earth. If it were anywhere near Earth, it would just continue moving in a straight line, and eventually get far away from Earth.
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∙ 13y agoThe Moon would travel in a straight line.
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If the earth were placed five times farther from the sun how would the gravitational effect of the sun on the earth change?
The gravitational force would be 1/25 of the current value. Gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance.
How many earths can fit in the moon?
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Does the moons gravitational force stronger than earths gravitational force?
No the Earth would pull u more than the moon
Would it affect earth if it had two moons?
The affect would be very dramatic. Just look what 1 moon has done.
Would having 2 moons affect the earths gravity why?
NO !!! However, it will affect the movement of the Earth in space and the movement of the Moon. This is because of their own gravitational attraction and their positions relative to each other and Earth.
What would it be like if Earth had two moons?
Life would probably be unchanged. if you mean a second moon as large as the one we currently have, it would be very much like it is now, only there is a slight possibility of gravitational disruption causing the moons to collide, or one of the moons to collide with us.
How would 2 visible Moons in the night sky affect the Earth and life on it?
It might affect the tide because our moon controls that.
If you high jumped on the moon would you return to the moons surface?
if you weigh 100lbs on earth your weight would be 16.6lbs on the moon. it still has a gravitational pull so yes.
What effect does the moon have when it revolves around Earth?
If the Earth's crust were a lighter substance, the moon would pull it into the shape of a football. This is because of the moons gravitational pull. It pulls on one side of the Earth, and to the core, which brings the gravitational pull to the opposite side as well. The moon also pulls the water on Earth.
If earth had less mass would its gravitational pull be weaker-stronger how would that affect its movement?
Weaker and earth would spin faster and the moin would be closer to earth all all times
How many moons would fit across the Earth?
4 moons would go across the earth, and 109 earths would go across the sun.
Does callisto have any moons or satillites?
Callisto is a moon, and moons do not have moons of their own. The gravitational influence of the planet would overwhelm any tendency of a moon to acquire its own moons.
How does the earths orbit affect the moon?
The moon has more effect on the earth than the earth does to the moon. When the moon orbits earth it creates ocean tides which effect sea life. It even may be responsible for the earth developing its thin crust after orbiting close to earth and raising the inner water level a kilometer causing sever melting to the then newborn planet.
Why do inner planets have less moons then outer planets?
Because when they are close to the sun first of all they are are smaller so if they had a moon the moon would have to be kinda small. And also the planets close to the sun are made to be able to get to high temperatures. Earth can't get satellites to Mercury and a moon is related to the satellites and the moon would burn up in the heat. All mass has gravity. The inner planets cannot "hang on" to their moons due to their lack of mass, therefore they are unable to overcome the suns gravitational affect on the moons which would pull them into the sun. The outer planets can "hang on" to their moons and attract more because of their mass (therefore gravity). The distance from the sun has less of an impact on these moons, therefore, the sun cannot pull any of the moons away from the outer planets. Also, the outer planets are "kind of" moon magnets due to their gravitational pull.
