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When gravity is pulling on something does the something have kinetic energy?
The object can be stationary and have gravity pulling on it ergo no kinetic energy
Is gravity a mechanical energy?
Gravity is not energy. It's just something that causes forces.
How is gravitational potential energy different from potential energy?
It is different because gravitational potential energy is when something is getting pulled by gravity and potential energy is stored energy which means that it is not moving and the energy is not getting released as gravitational energy is.
In what way do planets look different from stars?
Firstly, planets are way way smaller than the stars! That's because you can see stars in the night but never planets. Also stars produce nuclear energy in their core so they give thermal ( heat ) energy. Also stars have more gravity than planets.
Is gravity energy?
Gravity is not energy but a force of attraction between objects with mass. It is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun and objects firmly planted on the ground. Energy can be produced by the movement and interaction of objects influenced by gravity, but gravity itself is not considered a form of energy.
Do planets and the sun interact?
Yes, planets and the sun interact through gravitational forces. The sun's gravity keeps the planets in orbit around it, while the planets' gravity tugs on the sun, causing it to wobble slightly. Additionally, the sun's energy and solar wind affect the planets' atmospheres and magnetic fields.
What effects does gravity have on planets orbit?
Gravity, together with the planet's total kinetic and potential energy, completely determines the size and shape of the orbit.
How did the planets get there order?
The balance between gravity (attraction to the Sun) and orbital energy (1/2 velocity2 times mass) gives the planets their order.
What makes the planets to move around the sun?
The planets orbit the Sun because of gravity and their angular momentum, which ultimately derives from the energy of the Big Bang.
What is one way in which the sun and planets are different?
They are different because they have different atmospheres to the Sun. The main difference is that the Sun is a star which radiates energy and the planets are cold bodies which do not produce energy.
When something is dropped what type of energy transfer takes place?
When something is dropped, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as it falls due to gravity.
What the value for gravity on a potential energy?
Normally you can use a value of approximately 9.8 meters/second2. Please note that that applies to planet Earth, close to the surface; at a great distance from Earth, or near the surface of other planets, the value for gravity is quite different.
