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That's not quite the proper phrasing, but yes, the Moon's gravity does indeed have an effect on the Earth, most obviously the tides.

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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.


Can gravity effect the moon?

Were it not for the interaction of the Moon's gravity with the Earth's, it would not be there. Gravity keeps it in its orbit, as it does all celestial bodies. The moon's gravity also affects the Earth, causing the tides and geological stresses.


Will a spaceship need more or less energy to take off from the moon than the earth?

A spaceship would need less energy to take off from the Moon compared to the Earth due to the Moon's lower gravity. The Moon's gravity is about 1/6th that of Earth, so a spacecraft would require less thrust to overcome gravity and achieve liftoff.


Which requires more fuel -- a rocket going from the Earth to the Moon or a rocket coming from the Moon to Earth?

A rocket traveling from the Earth to the Moon requires more fuel due to Earth's stronger gravitational pull. The rocket needs to overcome Earth's gravity to escape its orbit, which requires a significant amount of energy compared to landing and taking off from the Moon, where the gravitational pull is weaker.


Can you give me two reasons why a spaceship requires less force to take off from the moon than to take off from the earth?

Sure! First, the Moon has less gravity than Earth, so there is less force pulling the spaceship down. Second, the Moon has no atmosphere, so there is no air resistance to overcome when taking off, making it easier for the spaceship to lift off.

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How much does the gravity take off of you when you are on the moon?

On the moon you would weigh about on sixth of what you do on Earth.


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.


What is the rising she falling off the ocean surface caused by the moon pull off gravity?

Gravity and the pull of the moon are the same thing. The pull of the moon is caused by the moons' gravity.


Can gravity effect the moon?

Were it not for the interaction of the Moon's gravity with the Earth's, it would not be there. Gravity keeps it in its orbit, as it does all celestial bodies. The moon's gravity also affects the Earth, causing the tides and geological stresses.


Why does the earth not attract the moon by its gravitation?

It does, actually. Every mass attracts every other mass by gravity. If the Moon were not attracted to the Earth by gravity, the Moon would go sailing off into space all alone. The Moon does not get closer to the Earth because the Moon is in orbit around the Earth.


Will a spaceship need more or less energy to take off from the moon than the earth?

A spaceship would need less energy to take off from the Moon compared to the Earth due to the Moon's lower gravity. The Moon's gravity is about 1/6th that of Earth, so a spacecraft would require less thrust to overcome gravity and achieve liftoff.


Which requires more fuel -- a rocket going from the Earth to the Moon or a rocket coming from the Moon to Earth?

A rocket traveling from the Earth to the Moon requires more fuel due to Earth's stronger gravitational pull. The rocket needs to overcome Earth's gravity to escape its orbit, which requires a significant amount of energy compared to landing and taking off from the Moon, where the gravitational pull is weaker.


How does the moon's gravity affect lunar rovers?

The vehicles used on the Moon were designed with the Moon's gravity in mind. They would not function correctly on Earth. So the answer is that the Moon's gravity affects the lunar rovers in the same way as gravity affects cars and other vehicles on Earth.... it is what keeps them on the surface, and prevents from from floating off into space.


When will the moon fly off from the earth's orbit?

When gravity disappears, and pigs fly along with it.


How does the moon stop from pulling from earth?

It doesn't. Gravity cannot be shut off or blocked.


Can you give me two reasons why a spaceship requires less force to take off from the moon than to take off from the earth?

Sure! First, the Moon has less gravity than Earth, so there is less force pulling the spaceship down. Second, the Moon has no atmosphere, so there is no air resistance to overcome when taking off, making it easier for the spaceship to lift off.


Would the moon top moving if earths gravity did not pull on it?

If the Earth's gravity were to stop pulling on the moon, the moon would continue to move. It would, however, fling off away from the Earth rather than continuing in its orbit.