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Is the mass and gravity of Earth used as a standard of comparison with other planets?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, usually the gravity of earth is compared to the rest of the solar system but in the case of extrasolar planets which are bigger than Jupiter Jupiter is used as the comparison.
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Does earth have strong or weak gravity?
Because of Earth's size, and considering it as one of the smallest planets, it has a weak gravity compared to the OTHER planets. Most planets have greater gravity because of their size. Earth has a stronger gravity compared to mars, mercury, and venus.
Explain why the outer planets did not lose the light gases in their atmospheres?
In order for gas to leave a planet it needs to be hot enough and to overcome the planet's gravity. The outer planets are colder and are very massive in comparison to Earth.
How does the gravity of the sun impact on earth?
The sun's gravity keeps the earth and the other planets in orbit around it
Which planet has the highest surface gravity of the terrestrial planets?
earth
Compared to the size of the earth the Jovian planets are?
The Jovian planets are all much larger than Earth. See related link for a size comparison
Why does earth have gravity and other planets don't?
The other planets do have gravity.
Do the inner planets have gravity?
Yes. All planets have gravity. Earth is one of those inner planets.
Does earth have strong or weak gravity?
Because of Earth's size, and considering it as one of the smallest planets, it has a weak gravity compared to the OTHER planets. Most planets have greater gravity because of their size. Earth has a stronger gravity compared to mars, mercury, and venus.
Why does earth have gravity and the other planets do not?
All massive objects (including all planets) have gravity.
What planets have a surface gravity almost the same as earth?
earth
Why is there only gravity on earth and not any other planet?
All planets have gravity, not just Earth.
Explain why the outer planets did not lose the light gases in their atmospheres?
In order for gas to leave a planet it needs to be hot enough and to overcome the planet's gravity. The outer planets are colder and are very massive in comparison to Earth.
What planet has the force of gravity that has half of the pull exerted by gravity on earth?
answer is mars but all planets have a gravitation effect on the earth even gas planets
Does earth have the most gravity compared to the other planets?
No. Of the planets in this solar system, Jupiter, by far, has the strongest gravity.
What forces holds the earth and other planets in the Sun's orbit?
Simple. Gravity! The planets are dragged in by the gravity of the sun.
How does the gravity of the sun impact on earth?
The sun's gravity keeps the earth and the other planets in orbit around it
Do venus and earth both have gravity?
Yes. All planets have noticeable gravity.
