What would happen if the force of gravity stopped acting on the planets?

Answer 1

Don't be discouraged by that "intellectual" who said it couldn't happen. It's OK if it can't happen, you want to know what would happen if it were posible. I'm not a physicist, but as I understand it there are many effects that celestial bodies have in each other and on themselves as a result of their movement through space. Their magnetic fields, tide movement, and such, are tied to this and would be affected if they stopped moving. If, like you said, the planets stopped...I think you mean the sun too. If the Earth didn't rotate and didn't move around the sun, it would get super cold on the side that's not facing the sun, and some parts of it facing the sun would burn so hot no one could live there. Climate would get crazy, there'd be earthquakes and storms all over. Also, it would depend on if the planets stopped suddenly or gradually. It'd be pretty much fatal for us if they stopped suddenly. Your question is an awesome one to contemplate, I hope you don't stop being curious about it.

Answer 2

If gravity suddenly stopped acting on the planets, they would move in a linear path tangential to the orbit they were in at the moment gravity disappeared. They would essentially move in a straight line rather than staying in their circular or elliptical orbits around the sun. This would result in the planets flying off into space in their current direction.

Answer 3

im not sure about the other planets but if earth stops half the world would never see the sun again and the other half would never see the moon again simple!

The Earth's magnetic field is a result of its iron core spinning slightly faster than the rest of the planet. The magnetic field acts as a force field for the planet that deflects the harmful solar radiation from the sun. Additionally, the earth's magnetic field ensures that our atmosphere stays intact by deflecting the majority of these devastating rays around the planet. If the core, or the earth, were to stop spinning there would be a catastrophic effect on our planet's magnetic field. Having the magnetic field compromised would allow the deadly solar radiation to burn up our atmosphere as well as allow the planet's water to evaporate into space, eventually leaving our planet as a dry, desolate wasteland like Mars.

Answer 4

Assuming you refer to Earth: everything would be crushed by gravity; the magnetic poles would cease to exist; all life would be subsequently destroyed by the massive increase in radiation; much of the atmosphere would be stripped away by solar winds; the day would be exactly the same length as the year, resulting in parts of the planet undergoing severe winter (down to around -50oC) and others experiencing insane summers (possibly several hundreds of degrees).

Answer 5

the planets would stop orbiting the sun and float in mid air which might cause trouble by bumping into another planet

Answer 6

i do not this answer that's why i am asking you this answer.

Answer 7

It depends completely on what caused it it happen :)

Answer 8

That could not happen.

Answer 9

then the world would.....

Answer 10

on each other*