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Is the force of gravity weaker in different parts of the solar system?
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The gravity from a specific object (for example, the Sun) will become weaker if you go farther away from that object. The law of gravitation in general, and the gravitational constant, seems to be the same everywhere in the Universe.
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Does venus have a weaker or stronger gravity?
There is less oxygen on Pluto of all planets because it is a lot smallerno, it is lesserweakerPluto has a weaker pull than that of and planet, even Mercury!Pluto's gravitational pull is much less than that of Earth due to their difference in size.No. Pluto has a much less mass than earthLess. The force of gravity is proportional to the mass of the planet and the object, but, relative to the same object, the force of gravity on Pluto is much less than on Earth, because Pluto is much less massive than Earth. According to Wikipedia, the acceleration due to gravity on Pluto is 0.067g or 6.7% of gravity on Earth.
Why is gravity called a force?
Because it is a force. Gravity is one of the four fundamental forces (gravity, electromagnetism, weak nuclear, strong nuclear or color force).Gravity causes mass to accelerate. F = ma. Gravity must therefore be a force.
Do forces relate with gravity If so how do they relate?
Gravity is a force
Why does earth have gravity when earth is in space?
because the earth has mass. Gravity is a the force of attraction that is related to the mass of an object. The greater the mass, the stronger the force of gravity.
When you sit in a chair it exerts what force against you?
A normal force.
Does gravity decay?
We have no reason to think that the force of gravity has or ever will become weaker over time.
Is the gravity force on the other planets stronger or weaker than the force on earth?
It varies. It is stronger on some planets and weaker on others. The strength of gravity on any planet depends on its mass and diameter.
What is the difference between the greater force and a weaker force?
its gravity because it depends on how close of far apart gravity is between the object
What is the difference between a greater force and a weaker force?
its gravity because it depends on how close of far apart gravity is between the object
Why do people have different weight on different planets or on the moon?
People have different weight on different planets or the moon due to variations in gravitational pull. Gravity is weaker on the moon and certain planets compared to Earth, resulting in a person weighing less. Weight is a measure of the gravitational force acting on an object, so it changes based on the strength of gravity.
How is gravity similar to electic and magnetic forces?
It is in that it is an attractive force, but is not, in that it is much weaker than EM force.
Is the force of gravity weaker if two objects are far apart?
Yes, and it can be weaker if one or both objects have smaller masses. :)
Do earrth has stronger or weaker gravity than earth?
Earrth has the very same, identical force of gravity as Earth does.
Why is the force of gravity weaker on the Moon than on Earth?
Basically, the Moon is less massive.
How many miles off the earth do you have before gravity is no longer a force?
The force of gravity never disappears, not at any distance. But it does get weaker and weaker at larger distances, and at a distance of a few million kilometers it is quite insignificant for most practical purposes.
How strong is the force of gravity at the surface of Uranus?
It's a bit weaker than Earth's. You can get various estimates, but it's about 10% weaker, roughly.
How can gravity be changed by distance?
Force = G(m1m2)/r2As you see the force of gravity is inversely proportional to the distance between two objects. So, make the distance between the two objects measured for their gravitational force greater and the force of gravity will become weaker.
