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Modern thought has it that a body about the size of Mars, and given the name of Theia, collided gently with the Earth, and the debris from the collision resulted in the formation of the Moon.
Thus much of its rocks are similar to those of Earth, but it is mineral deficient. Earth's core was likely not involved in the collision.
The Moon obviously has an uneven distribution of mass, and that is why the Moon presents one face to Earth all the time. It probably had significant spin at some time, but tidal drag with the Earth has canceled this out.
1 earth mass = 81.78 moon mass (rounded)
1 moon mass = 0.01223 earth mass = 1.223% of earth mass (rounded)
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Why moon has less g value then earth?
The moons gravity is less than that of the earth, since the earths mass is greater than the moons mass. Gravity is related to mass and distance from that mass. The greater the mass, the greater the gravitational field it has.
Why the weight of a body is less on the Moon than on Earth?
Because there is less gravity. There is less gravity because the moons total mass is less than the earths and gravity is related to mass.
Why does Jupiter have 16 moons and the earth only has one?
This is clearly related to its greater mass. The other giant planets also have several moons each.
What would be effect on mass and weight of a body if it is taken from earth surface to the surface of moon?
The mass will remain the same, but the weight will be one sixth of what it was on earth, since weight depends on the local force of gravity. The moons gravity is one sixth of the earths.
How much more is Earths surface of gravity than the Moon's?
Earths surface of gravity is 4.6m/s2 more than moons.
Why moon has less g value then earth?
The moons gravity is less than that of the earth, since the earths mass is greater than the moons mass. Gravity is related to mass and distance from that mass. The greater the mass, the greater the gravitational field it has.
Why the weight of a body is less on the Moon than on Earth?
Because there is less gravity. There is less gravity because the moons total mass is less than the earths and gravity is related to mass.
Why is there the moons gravity is only16 of the earths?
The earth has a colossal size more mass
What is the moons diameter and mass?
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Is Pluto smaller the Earths moons?
Yes as Pluto is the smallest and the last planet in the solar system, it is smaller then the earths moons.
Why does Jupiter have 16 moons and the earth only has one?
This is clearly related to its greater mass. The other giant planets also have several moons each.
What is th earths moons called?
The Moon
Are mars moons larger than the earths?
No.
What are earths moons names?
The Moon Lunar
Earths moons and rings?
One moon, no rings.
What colors are earths two moons?
Red and green.
What is the percentage of the earths diameter from the moons diameter?
90/
