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It acts at long distances.
Maymie Goyette
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∙ 16y agoThe earth does not have more gravity than any other planet. It does have the highest surface gravity of any of the inner planets, but Jupiter (2.6 g), Neptune (1.14g) and Saturn (1.1g) each have a higher surface gravity than earth. The surface gravity of the three planets is written as a function of (as the multiple of) the surface gravity of earth (g). (If a planet had twice the surface gravity of earth, its surface gravity could be written as 2g.)
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∙ 15y agoThe force of gravity is an innate property of matter. (All matter is attracted to all other matter, with the strength of the attraction reduced with distance). What a lot of matter comes together in nearly one place, as with a planet or, even more so, with a star, the net gravitational attraction toward that location is increased compared to the attraction of smaller asteroids and the like. And that is the force of gravity of a planet or star.
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∙ 13y agoGravity is actually a very weak force that you bypass every time you lift your arm. To understand why it feels so powerful, you have to realize that gravity is proportional to the mass and distance between objects. So since the earth is very massive (has a lot of matter), and the fact that it is very close combines to make it seem like an extremely strong force.
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What are the characteristics that cause a planet to have less gravity?
The force due to gravity of a planet is dependent on the mass of that planet (and to a lesser extent the radius/diameter). If a planet is less massive then it will have a lower gravitational force.
How is the gravitational force between object affected by mass?
More mass will cause more gravitational force.
Does a larger planet have greater or less acceleration of gravity?
A larger planet has a stronger gravitational force.
What affects the shape of a planets orbit?
The size of the planet along with the gravitational force within the planet.
What is the gravitational force of the planet pulling on the sun causes?
The gravitational force from a planet on the sun is so small. For example, 1,000,000 Earths can fit in the sun. The mass of the sun is 333,000 times bigger than the Earth. It is the same way you on Earth. You have a gravitational force on the Earth but it is so small.
Which planet would have the greatest gravitational force?
The planet that has the greatest gravitational force is Jupiter.
How does gravitational force acting on the planet compare to the gravitational force acting on the moon due to the planet?
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What are the characteristics that cause a planet to have less gravity?
The force due to gravity of a planet is dependent on the mass of that planet (and to a lesser extent the radius/diameter). If a planet is less massive then it will have a lower gravitational force.
Which planet has the biggest gravitational force?
Jupiter.
The gravitational force of the planet pulling on the sun is?
It is EXACTLY the same as the force of the sun pulling on the planet.
Which force is responsibel for revolving the planet around the sun?
gravitational force
How could one decrease the gravitational force between a planet and an object orbiting the planet?
Gravitational force depends only on the masses involved, and on the distance. Thus, to DECREASE the gravitational force, you would have to reduce the mass of the planet or the object (take some stuff away from it); or increase the distance.
What affects the shape of the planet's orbit?
The size of the planet along with the gravitational force within the planet.
What is a 2 force?
A force of vectors and gravitational forces on this planet. It is a fairly unheard of, and is consequently a unexplored force of nature that effects our planet.
Is Earth the only planet that has a gravitational force?
NO. They all have gravity.
Which planet in our solar system has the most gravitational force?
It is Jupiter.
How is the gravitational force between object affected by mass?
More mass will cause more gravitational force.
