0
Why does gravitational force predominate over electric force for astronomical bodies?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
It acts over long distances; and (unlike electrical and magnetic forces) it is always attractive, so its effect is cumulative.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why does the gravitational force between the Earth and moon predominate over electrical forces?
Between the Earth and the Moon, for example, there is no net electrical force. So the weaker gravitational force, which is only attracts, remains as the predominant force between these bodies.
What kind of force is exerted on heavenly bodies?
gravitational force is exerted on heavenly bodies
How does the distance between two celestial bodies impacts their gravitational attraction?
If they are farther apart, there is less gravitational pull. Opposite if they are closer together.
When gravity deceases what increases?
When the distance between the two bodies increases, the gravitational force attracting them decreases.
What is astrogoly?
Study of celestial bodies or astronomical objectsadditional and attempting to predict the future or other outcomes from this data. Not concepts supported by science.
Why does the gravitational force between the Earth and moon predominate over electrical forces?
Between the Earth and the Moon, for example, there is no net electrical force. So the weaker gravitational force, which is only attracts, remains as the predominant force between these bodies.
what astronomical bodies would most likely be the largest?
what astronomical bodies would most likely be the largest?
How do you define 'solar system'?
Here is how I define 'solar system': NOUN 1) the small-scale aggregate of astronomical bodies within the Sun's gravitational field, including the eight major planets, the three dwarf planets, satellites, asteroids, and comets 2) any similar aggregate of bodies within the gravitational field of another star
How are bore tide and tsunami different?
Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon (and other astronomical bodies to a lesser extent), and tsunamis are caused by earthquakes. Tides are very predictable, tsunamis are very unpredictable.
Is there UP in space?
No; the directions up and down are defined by the gravitational attraction of nearby bodies only.No; the directions up and down are defined by the gravitational attraction of nearby bodies only.No; the directions up and down are defined by the gravitational attraction of nearby bodies only.No; the directions up and down are defined by the gravitational attraction of nearby bodies only.
Do 2 co-orbiting bodies have equal speed?
Only if they have equal masses (in the case of gravitational orbits), or equal electric charges (in the case of electrostatic orbits).
Is it possible for a force to come into play when 2 bodies are not interacting with each other?
Yes. For example, gravitational, electric and magnetic forces all act at a distance.
What holds bodies in their positions in the solar system?
A combination of the bodies' inertia, and the Sun's gravitational attraction.
What does the moon And the Stars have in common?
They are astronomical bodies.
What is gravitational mass?
Gravitational mass is a term used in physics. The definition of gravitational mass is the mass of a body as measured by its gravitational attraction for other bodies.
What blocks out the visibility of stars?
Cosmic dust and other astronomical bodies.
What kind of force is exerted on heavenly bodies?
gravitational force is exerted on heavenly bodies
