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Yes, the moon revolves about (orbits) the earth because of gravitational forces. However it also rotates (turns/spins) about its axis of rotation - this movement involves gravitational forces as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gravity is involved in both the revolution and the rotation of the moon. For more on the rotation (spin) of the moon, see the link below.
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What would be the path of the moon if somehow all gravitational forces on it vanished to zero?
the path of the moon would be 40 degrees north latitude and 70 degrees south longitude.
What is the main reason that the gravitational attraction between Earth and the Moon changes each day?
The gravitational attraction between the Earth and the Moon changes each day because the distance between the Earth and the Moon changes each day. This is because the orbit of the Moon around the Earth is not purely circular - it is elliptical - with an apogee of about 406,000 kilometers, and a perigee of about 363,000 kilometers. Gravitational attraction between two objects is proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
How the gravitational force of earth is different from gravitational force of moon?
less gravity if you weight 180 pound on the moon you weight only 30 pound
Does moon has its own orbit?
The moon does has its own orbit around this planet, believe it or not. The moon does have its own gravitational pull strong enough so it won't go crashing into the Earth , yet not that strong to break out of Earth's gravitational reach to the moon.
What are ocean bulges caused by?
It is caused by the moon's gravitational force.
Why does the earth revolve and the moon doesn't?
Moon also revolve. Earth revolve round the sun and moon revolve round the earth.
Why do planets revolve around the sun if there is no friction or gravity?
The planets revolve around the sun because of the sun's gravitational pull. The larger the object is the more gravitational pull it has therefore the planets revolve around the sun and the moon revolves around the Earth.
Is Sun gravitational power work on Moon also like Earth if yes then y moon does not revolve around Sun?
Because the moon is closer to the earth than the sun, so its gravitational force is stronger at a closer distance.
What are the forces of going to the moon?
gravitational force is the force that goes on to the moon.
Forces exerted by the sun and the moon that generate tidal bulges?
Gravitational forces.
Are the forces between Earth and the Moon a Newtonian third law pair?
Yes. The gravitational forces between the Earth and moon are equal and opposite ...just like the gravitational forces between everytwo objects are.
How does the moon revolved around the sun?
The moon does not revolve around the sun. The moon revolves around the Earth though! kept in orbit by the earth's gravitational pull.
What forces affect tides?
Tides are caused by the gravitational forces on Earth from the Moon and the Sun.
What do the forces of inertia and gravitational pull of the moon cause?
Tides
When is the moon gravition pull the strongest?
The mutual gravitational forces between the Moon and the Earth are strongest when the distance between the two bodies is smallest. Just like the mutual gravitational forces between any other two bodies.
What the force on the spacecraft and force on the moon?
There are various forces acting on them, but a few forces which significantly decide their motion are: 1. On moon: Gravitational force due to earth and sun 2. On spacecraft: Gravitational force due to earth, moon and sun
What is between the moon and earth causes tides in oceans?
Mutual gravitational forces between the Earth and Moon are.
