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The Moon has approximately 1/4 Earth's diameter, 1/50 Earth's volume, and 1/80 Earth's mass.
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Why does the moon casts a smaller shadow on earth?
because the moon is much smaller than earth
Is the moon bigger then planet earth?
The moon is much smaller, about 1/4 the diameter of Earth.
Where is there no gravity other than the moon?
There is gravity on the moon but not as much as on Earth. This is because the amount of gravity depends on the mass of the object creating the gravity and the moon is much smaller and has much lower mass than the Earth. If you are far enough away from the Earth (and moon) their will be a point where there is no noticeable gravity.
Does an object weigh more on the moon or on earth?
It weighs more on the earth. The moon is much less massive than earth, so it attracts objects with a smaller force.
Why does it take less fuel to launch a space shuttle from moon than from earth?
To launch a space shuttle (or anything) you have to overcome gravity. The gravitational attraction of the moon is tremendously less than that of the Earth. The moon is much smaller than the Earth.
Why does the moon casts a smaller shadow on earth?
because the moon is much smaller than earth
How is the Moon and Earth different from the Earth?
The moon is much more smaller than the Earth.
Why is only part of the earth in shadow during a solar eclipse?
The Moon is much smaller than the Earth. It's shadow can't cover the entire Earth.The Moon is much smaller than the Earth. It's shadow can't cover the entire Earth.The Moon is much smaller than the Earth. It's shadow can't cover the entire Earth.The Moon is much smaller than the Earth. It's shadow can't cover the entire Earth.
What are two differences in the earth from the moon?
The moon is very much smaller than the earth. The moon's atmosphere is thinner than the earth's.
Is Mars smaller than your moon?
No, Mars is much larger than Earth's moon.
Is the moon bigger then planet earth?
The moon is much smaller, about 1/4 the diameter of Earth.
Is the moon the same size bigger or smaller than earth?
The Moon is smaller than the Earth
Is the moon bigger or smaller than earth?
moon is smaller
Is earth larger than mercury?
Mercury is almost the same size as the Moon. The Moon is smaller than Earth. Mercury is then smaller than Earth.
Does the moon have lower gravity than earth?
Yes: the moon is smaller than the earth, so it's gravitational force is much weaker.
Is the earths moon bigger or smaller than earth?
It is smaller than earth.
What dwarf planet is smaller than the earth's moon?
Pluto is the dwarf planet that is smaller than the Earth's moon.
