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Is the altitude a measure of height above earths surface?
Yes, altitude is a measure of height above Earth's surface, typically measured in feet or meters. It can be used to indicate how high an object is located in relation to sea level or ground level.
Where is Earths gravitational field strongest?
Earth's gravitational field is strongest at the surface, near the poles. This is because gravity is directly related to the mass of an object and is strongest closer to the center of the Earth.
What is the amount of surface called?
The amount of surface exposed is called surface area. It is the measurement of the total area that the surface of an object occupies.
What is the apparent curved path of a moving object due to earths rotation called?
The apparent curved path of a moving object due to Earth's rotation is called the Coriolis effect. It deflects moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Earth's rotation.
What is potential energy on the surface of the earth?
There is no absolute measure for potential energy. The calculation for potential energy depends on the chosen reference level. Quite often, the Earth's surface is chosen as the reference level - in this case, an object on the surface will have zero potential energy.
An object that causes craters to form when it collides with the earths surface is called what?
A metior
What is the curved path an object takes when projected near earths surface?
It is the Trajectory.
A reference point for determining position and motion could be?
The earths surface, a building, and a moving object
About how much is the Moon's gravitational force compares to the earths?
The weight of any object on the surface of the moon is 16.55% of its weight on the surface of the Earth.
How does mass and gravity distance effect gravity?
The larger the mass of an object, the greater the force it will exert on other objects. But as the distance from that object becomes greater, the gravitational pull becomes smaller. For example, the sun has a larger mass than the earth, so gravity on the suns surface would be much greater than on earths surface. Also, as you get further and further away from the earth, the less you are influenced by its gravity.
What is the gravitational force on any object near the earths surface?
Force (newtons) = mass (kg) * acceleration (m/s/s) > Acceleration at earths surface radius = 9.82 m/s/s
Does an objects weight change in relationship to its distance from the earths surface?
Yes, the weight of an object decreases as it gets farther from the earth (but it's mass remains the same). The weight of a space shuttle in its usual orbit is about 85% of what it is on the ground (it only seems weightless because it's in orbit).
Height of an object above earths surface?
The height of an object above Earth's surface is known as its altitude or elevation. It is typically measured in units such as meters or feet from the surface of the Earth to the object. This measurement is important in fields such as aviation, geography, and geology.
When you push UP on an object when object is stationary on earths surface you increase your weight when you push DOWN on an object when object is stationary on earths surface you decrease your weight?
When you push up on an object, you are applying an additional force that is opposing gravity, increasing the total force acting on the object, including your weight. When you push down on an object, you are applying a force that opposes gravity and counteracts part of the force of gravity acting on the object, hence reducing the effective weight felt by the object.
Would an object be heavier or lighter on the Sun?
The object is actually lighter on the Sun
While an object near the earths surface is in free fall its mass increases?
No, the mass of an object does not increase while it is in free fall near the Earth's surface. The object's mass remains constant regardless of its motion or position.
How does an object with less density float in a liquid?
An object with less density floats in a liquid because it is lighter than the liquid it displaces, causing it to be buoyant and float on the surface.
