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Why do asteroids attract other asteroids just like the earth attracts the moon?
Gravity. F = G m1 m2 / (d^2)
How can an asteroid attract another asteroid?
Asteroids do exert some gravitational pull.
Why do asteroids have holes in them?
Because in the past other asteroids have crashed in to it.
Why didn't a planet form where the asteroid belt is now located?
Gravitational tugs from Jupiter prevented material from collecting together to form a planet.
Are there asteroids in other galaxies?
Yes there are
What is the other name of planetoids?
asteroids
Why do asteroids shoot?
The reason asteroids shoot is because gravity pulls them away from the belt. A other reason that asteroids shoot is because smaller asteroids hit them and send them rorring through the air.
What minerals is an asteroid made of?
Asteroids Minerals Asteroids are made of Rocks,Craters and other Asteroids So .... most sciientist bielieve they are remanings of planets not formed
Where does the rocks come from on saturns rings?
They are from bigger asteroids. Two big asteroids crash into each other and little pieces come off the big asteroids.
Can similar charges attract each other?
No they can not attract each other.
What difference do asteroids have from other space components?
Asteroids are mass of earth or rock about the size ranging from 1 km to even 500 km. Meteorites are smaller than asteroids.
Do asteroids hit other other planets as well as earth?
Yes.
