0
Why does the moon revolve around the earth instead of falling like an apple?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
In a sense, it is falling toward earth, but its orbital velocity causes it to miss from moment to moment. The moon is in a stable orbit around the earth, and that is due in part to the gravitational pull between the earth and moon, and in part to the moon's own velocity as it travels in its orbit. If we could put some unimaginably powerful rockets on the moon that would push sideways (not down toward earth) in such a way that the moon's orbital velocity would slow a great deal, then the moon WOULD fall to earth, and it would cause more trouble than a falling apple.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who discoverd gravity?
Issac Newton discovered gravity when he saw an apple falling from tree.
Why does an Apple fall toward the earth instead of the earth moving towards the Apple?
Because the mass f the Earth is way greater then the apple's mass. Though apple attracts earth it is so negligible that it is equal to 0
How did Newton use observations of nature to explain the movements of the planets?
He once saw an apple falling from a tree, and he wondered whether the force that pulled that apple to earth might also control the movements of planets. In the next 2o years, Newton perfected his theory. Using mathematics, he showed that a single force keeps the planets in their orbit around the sun. He called this force gravity (:
Who was the first person to find out about gravity?
The first person to find out about gravity was Isaac Newton. He found out about gravity because he was hit on the head by an apple. And then he thought why are objects always falling instead of flying in the air.
Why does an apple fall to Earth?
The apple has mass. The Earth has mass. The apple falls down, and the Earth "falls" up. The Earth's motion is not measurable. The apple's motion is.
What is an apple falling to the ground?
A apple falling to the ground IS an apple falling to the ground.
How is the moons orbit around the earth realted to an apple falling from the tree?
the gravitaional pull
What were Isacc newton's acknowledgements?
I don't think it's an acknowledgement but he discovered gravity when he was sat under an apple tree and he was hit by a falling apple and he wondered why it went down instead of up or down.
What is the difference between an apple falling from a tree and a falling from a tree?
Nothing in time difference. But the gorilla falling from a tree counts as animal crulety and the apple would be bruised or smashed.
Which object weighs approximately 1 newton?
The weight of an average apple is around one Newton. Rather appropriate when you consider that it was a falling apple that made Newton think about gravity.
What is centriprtal acceleration?
An apple falling on the ground
Who did the study of physics begin with?
An apple falling from a tree.
What was significant about Newton's theory?
Isaac Newton's Law of Gravity was significant, in that he claimed his Theoiry of Gravity, applied to the apple falling from a tree, the moon falling and the earth falling around the sun. He claimed that his Theory applied throughout the universe! A Universal law of Physics.
What fruit did Isaac Newton with his ideas on gravity?
The falling apple inspired Sir Isaac Newton.
What did the falling apple help newton discover?
the laws of gravity
Identify evidence from scientists for pull of gravity on Earth?
An apple falling from a tree. A welly falling from someones foot
Which of the following is not an example of energy transmission by waves A. Sound B. Ripples on a pond C. An apple falling from a tree D. Light?
i would say an apple falling from a tree..... but i could be wrong.
