From what I know, Geologists have two main theories on why plates move.
-The First idea is that at converging plate margins (constructive) as material moves up, the plates are pushed outwards
-The second idea is that convection currents within the asthenosphere, (below the plates) which push plates along as if they were on wheels. These currents are formed as partially melted rocks rise because they are heated because it is hotter closer to the core and hotter materials rise. However, after rising for a while, the material cools and drops down again. This forms circular movements of rock which push the plates along.
According to these theories, gravity doesn't but there might be another theory which says otherwise.
they helped figure out tha newton law of gravity
Gravity, of course has a central role in formation of planets. It's believed that the planets origin can be traced to the debris swirling around a young star. The term used for coming together of particles or bodies and joining together is 'accretion'. Gravity is the reason behind accretion . Small debris join together due to accretion and this accretion occurs further to give rise to larger and larger bodies like planets . Without gravity, this could never have occurred.
gravity clumped stars together, created planets and stopped everything from moving at the speed of light
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yes
That's what causes them to move.
Gravity itself is not considered a geological process, as it is a fundamental force that exists universally. However, gravity does play a vital role in geological processes, such as erosion, landslides, and plate tectonics, by influencing the movement and behavior of materials on and within Earth's surface.
because other factors as shown in that could play a role in plate movement are ridge-push and slab-pull.
Gravity plays the central role; without gravity, there would be no such thing as an orbit.
Gravity plays a role in deposition by influencing the movement and settling of sediment particles. Sediment is typically transported by water or wind, and gravity causes these particles to eventually settle to the ground or into bodies of water when the energy of the transporting medium decreases. The strength of gravity determines the speed and direction of sediment movement, affecting where and how quickly deposition occurs.
Convection currents in the mantle drive plate movements.
It doesn't have a role. It is a natural phenomena
It doesn't have a role. It is a natural phenomena
Gravity contributes to weathering by pulling materials downhill, increasing the force of weathering processes such as physical erosion and mass wasting. Gravity also influences the movement of water and ice, which further aids in the breakdown of rocks through erosion. Overall, gravity plays a crucial role in shaping landscapes through weathering processes.
It did.
Gravity is the force that keeps galaxies and solar systems together.
is not always directly involved as the transporting medium in mass movement processes, it does play an important role