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Why do the astronauts feel smaller gravity forces on the moon than on earth?
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∙ 14y ago
The actual force of Gravity caused by an object is defined mostly by its mass-density.
The moon possesses a mass many times less than the mass of earth.
The gravital force exerted by the moon is about 1/6th that of the earth's.
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Why do astronauts weigh less on the Moon than on the Earth?
the moon is smaller than earth, thus it has less gravity
Does gravity pull on astronauts while in orbit around earth?
Yes. Gravity is what keeps them in orbit. If it were not for gravity, those astronauts would continue out into space in a straight line.
Which force pulls everything down to earth?
The force that pushes downward on objects on earth is called gravity.
Is the moon pulled by the earth's gravity?
Yes. the mutually attracting forces of gravity hold the moon and earth together and cause the earth's tidal forces.
Why do astronauts seem to be bounding rather than walking normally on the moon?
Because gravity is much lower there because the size of the moon is many times smaller than the size of the earth. The power of the gravity depends on the size of the planet.
Why do astronauts weigh less on the Moon than on the Earth?
the moon is smaller than earth, thus it has less gravity
At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?
At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?
Does the astronauts fly on moon due to earth gravity?
No
Does gravity pull on astronauts while in orbit around earth?
Yes. Gravity is what keeps them in orbit. If it were not for gravity, those astronauts would continue out into space in a straight line.
Why do astronauts weigh less on the moon then they do on earth?
because of gravity
Which force pulls everything down to earth?
The force that pushes downward on objects on earth is called gravity.
Earths magnetic field is not the cause of gravity?
No. Those are two quite different forces. The Earth's gravity is caused by the amount of mass Earth has.No. Those are two quite different forces. The Earth's gravity is caused by the amount of mass Earth has.No. Those are two quite different forces. The Earth's gravity is caused by the amount of mass Earth has.No. Those are two quite different forces. The Earth's gravity is caused by the amount of mass Earth has.
Is the moon pulled by the earth's gravity?
Yes. the mutually attracting forces of gravity hold the moon and earth together and cause the earth's tidal forces.
Why is the weight of astronauts less than what they way on earth?
gravity is stronger on the earth cuz the earth is bigger that the moon :)>'
What causes the earth to have gravity?
Earth is hafly big, so it has gravity. Larger, it has more gravity. Smaller, it has less gravity.
Is Mars' gravity stronger or weaker than earth's?
Mars has a weaker gravity than earth because it is a smaller planet and is smaller than
Why do astronauts seem to be bounding rather than walking normally on the moon?
Because gravity is much lower there because the size of the moon is many times smaller than the size of the earth. The power of the gravity depends on the size of the planet.
