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I think what you're trying to get at is "How big does an object have to be to have gravity?" which is different from "gravitation". Gravitation is something that everything has, big or small. It is the attraction that all objects exert on one another. Gravity, on the other hand, is specifically the force that a massive object exerts on other objects.

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Why do some have a greater gravity pull than others?

Objects that are heavier or closer to the earths Core have a greater gravity pull... If one person was on a beach and the other was on Mount. Everst The person at the beach would have a greater gravitaional pull... If an elephant and a mouse were on the same latitude of land the Elephant would have a greater gravitational pull because he if heavier... I hoped that helped...


After a shuttle is launched into orbit what happens to gravity?

There is no gravity in space but the shuttle stays in orbit because of the Earths gravity and inertia. The inertia keeps it going in a circular motion. In space the Earth's gravity is strong enough to hold something in orbit but not strong enough to pull it to Earth's surface.


How strong is mars gravity compared to earths?

The acceleration of gravity on the surface of Mars is 3.722 m/s2 .That's about 38 percent of its value on Earth.


Explain why free fall acceleration near earths surface is constant?

Since the radius of Earth is far greater(rough: 6400km) than a few 100m, you can neglect that distance and still have g=9.80 (g=GM/(R^2), with R being the radius of earth, a few 100m dont do much difference in g's equation)


Which force is responsible for tides in the sea?

The "force" your talking about is the moons gravity as well as the suns gravity for example a "spring tide" is when the moon and sun are on opposite sides of the earth therefor stretching the oceans into an oval. A spring tide is the optimal tide meaning it is the strongest type of tide but only occurs roughly every month

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The forces acting on objects falling near the earths surface are?

Mainly gravity, and air resistance.


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.


Where does gravity pull people and objects?

On the earths surface gravity pulls you down.


Does earths gravity pulls objects toward its center?

Yes, Earth's gravity pulls objects towards its center. The force of gravity between Earth and objects on or near its surface causes everything to be pulled towards the center of the planet.


How does gravity affect the earths surface?

It makes things weigh more or less, depending on the surface gravity.


Which planets have a surface gravity greater than earths?

All 4 gas giants : Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.


What is the Suns gravity in relation to Earths gravity?

The Sun's gravity, at its surface, is about 28 times Earth's surface gravity.


How would your weight change on the surface of an earth sized planet whose mass was greater the earths Why.?

Your weight is directly proportional to the mass and gravity of the planet, if the planet has a greater gravity and mass, you will weigh more.


Is the higher on earths surface the greater the objects potential energy is?

Yes, exactly.Yes, exactly.Yes, exactly.Yes, exactly.


Where do you experience more gravity on earths surface or earths center?

on the surfaceNote:Since the earth's composition is not homogeneous, the gravitational acceleration onthe surface is probably less than what it is some small distance below the surface,but it's certainly greater than at the center.


What is the surface gravity on earth?

The force of gravity on the earth is 9.8 m/s^2


The earths gravity attracts things towards it which is why objects have?

weights