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Does the moon revolve because of gravitational forces?
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.
Why does the Tycho crater always face the earth?
The moon rotates in such a way that one face always points towards the Earth. This is because the Earth has tides - over time the tidal forces gradually removed energy from the Moon's rotation so it ended up always facing the Earth.
How does the moon slow down Earth's rotation?
The moon's gravitational pull creates tidal bulges on the Earth's surface. These bulges create friction with the ocean floors, transferring angular momentum from the Earth's rotation to the moon's orbit. Over time, this process causes Earth's rotation to slow down and the moon's orbit to expand.
What causes the moon's shadow to change its placement?
The moon's shadow changes its placement due to the moon's orbit around the Earth and the Earth's rotation on its axis. This movement causes the moon's shadow to shift and change its position relative to the Earth.
How many motions does the moon have?
The moon has three main motions: rotation on its axis, revolution around the Earth, and axial tilt. Rotation on its axis gives us different views of the moon's surface, while revolution around the Earth causes its phases. Axial tilt influences the moon's position relative to the Earth and the sun, affecting tides.
Does moon have effect on Earth's rotation?
yes; without the moon earth's rotation would be wobbly and disorganized.
How does the Moon's rotation physically affect the Earth?
The moon's rotation has no affect on the earth because the moon always faces its "near" side toward the earth. In the far distant past, the effect of the earth's presence slowed the moon's rotation until the present state was reached. The moon likewise slows the earth's rotation, but only by a tiny bit each century because the moon is so much smaller than the earth.
Does the moon have historical impact on the earth?
The moon's rotation is not as fast as the Earth's rotation.
What three forces cause tides?
It is mainly gravitational forces from the Sun and Moon that cause tides, but the rotation of the earth has a tiny effect on it.
What is the moon rotation and revolution?
The Moon always keeps the same side facing Earth so its rotation period is the same as its period of revolution around the Earth. These periods are both about 27.3 Earth days.
What is one effect of Earth's rotation?
Some of the effects of Earth's rotation are:* Sunrise and sunset * Similarly, the Moon and the stars also rise and set * The Coriolis effect * The movement of the Focault pendulum
What effect of the tidal forces on th rotation of the moon?
None, its the other way around: The Moon influences the tides on Earth
What two factors determine when tides occur?
The rotation of the Earth and the moon
What is caused by the rotation of earth?
The Earth's rotation causes night and day.
Does the moon have a 365-degree rotation?
No, because it revolves around the Earth, always facing the Earth, through a 360 degree arc. On the Moon it would look like the Earth is orbiting the Moon, but if you ignored that, you would see the stars look like they rotate "around" the Moon the same way they do for the Earth. The timing of the rotation of the Earth and the rotation of the Moon are not a factor because both make their 360 degree rotation at their own pace, regardless of the other's period.
How will the Earth rotate without moon?
The Earth's rotation is not dependent on the Moon; without the Moon, the Earth would still rotate. However, the Moon's gravitation gradually slows down Earth's rotation, so without the Moon, it is possible that Earth would now be rotating faster.The Earth's rotation is not dependent on the Moon; without the Moon, the Earth would still rotate. However, the Moon's gravitation gradually slows down Earth's rotation, so without the Moon, it is possible that Earth would now be rotating faster.The Earth's rotation is not dependent on the Moon; without the Moon, the Earth would still rotate. However, the Moon's gravitation gradually slows down Earth's rotation, so without the Moon, it is possible that Earth would now be rotating faster.The Earth's rotation is not dependent on the Moon; without the Moon, the Earth would still rotate. However, the Moon's gravitation gradually slows down Earth's rotation, so without the Moon, it is possible that Earth would now be rotating faster.
What is the period of revolution for the moon?
From the point of view of a person on earth, the moon's period of rotation on its axis and revolution around earth are both 27.32 days. From the point of view of a person on the moon, the period of rotation on its axis and revolution around earth are both 27.32 [earth] days, and the period of revolution around the sun averages 365.24 earth days.
