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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 are ocean bulges caused by?

Ocean bulges are caused by gravitational forces from the Moon and Sun. These forces create a slightly elevated area of water in certain parts of the ocean, resulting in bulges that lead to phenomena like tides.


How are earth moon and satellite related to each other?

The Earth's moon is a natural satellite, as it orbits around the Earth. Artificial satellites are man-made objects that are launched into orbit around the Earth to perform various functions like communication, navigation, and scientific research. Both the Earth's moon and artificial satellites revolve around the Earth due to gravitational forces.


Why there will be a point between the earth and the moon at which the gravitational field strength will be zero?

At a point between the Earth and the Moon where the gravitational field strength is zero, the gravitational pull from the Earth and the Moon cancels out, resulting in a net force of zero. This point is known as the L1 Lagrange point, where the gravitational forces are balanced due to the interaction between the gravitational pull of the Earth and the Moon.


What happens to the pull of gravity when the moon and sun are at right angle angles?

When the moon and sun are at right angles, the gravitational forces from each celestial body aren't aligned, which can cause variations in the pull of gravity on Earth. This can lead to phenomenon like neap tides, where tides are weaker than usual due to the counteracting gravitational forces.


When one side of the Earth is at low tide then the opposite side of the Earth is at high tide.?

Yes, this is correct. Tides are primarily influenced by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. When one side of the Earth is experiencing low tide due to the gravitational pull of the moon, the opposite side is experiencing high tide due to the gravitational forces creating a bulge of water.

Related Questions

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.


Are the forces between Earth and the Moon a Newtonian third law pair?

Yes, the forces between Earth and the Moon follow Newton's third law. The Earth exerts a gravitational force on the Moon, and in return, the Moon exerts an equal but opposite gravitational force on the Earth.


What are the forces of going to the moon?

gravitational force is the force that goes on to the moon.


True or false The Moon orbits Earth and not the Sun because the Sun doesn't exert a gravitational force on the Moon?

False. The Moon orbits around Earth due to Earth's gravitational pull, but the Sun also exerts a gravitational force on the Moon. The combined gravitational forces of Earth and the Sun control the Moon's orbit.


What happens when the gravitational forces of the Sun and the moon combine?

When the gravitational forces of the Sun and the Moon combine, it results in tidal forces on Earth. These tidal forces cause the ocean water to bulge out towards the Sun and the Moon, creating high and low tides. The Sun and Moon's gravitational forces work together to influence the Earth's tides in a complex way.


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


Why does the gravitational force between the Earth and moon predominate over electrical forces?

Between the Earth and the Moon, for example, there is no net electrical force. So the weaker gravitational force, which is only attracts, remains as the predominant force between these bodies.


Why the moon orbits around earth not the sun?

The Moon orbits around the Earth because it is under the gravitational influence of Earth. This gravitational force between the Earth and the Moon keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth. The Sun's gravitational force is much stronger, but the Moon's orbit around the Earth is stable due to the balance between these gravitational forces.