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Is it true that the seasons are caused in part by the tilt of earths axis?
yes, it is. since the earth's axis is tilted, let's say ur in the northern hemisphere, then when the north side is tilted toward the sun then it's summer. if it's tilted sideways so it's not tilted toward or away from the sun, then it's either spring or fall.
Why does a tilted gyroscope not fall?
Picture a spinning gyroscope that has its axis of rotation tilted with respect to gravity. As the gyroscope spins, the direction its axis is pointing is moving. It is describing a circle. That's called precession. Gravity is pulling down (applying a torque) on the gyroscope and trying to pull the top over. Gravity is trying to change the alignment of the axis of rotation. But because the gyro is spinning, because it has what is called angular momentum, gravity can't pull the top straight down. Instead, the force acts 90 degrees later in the direction of rotation. The "down" force is combined with the "spinning" force to create a "sideways" force. The result is that the axis of rotation moves a little bit to the side. In the next instant, gravity, which is still pulling, tries to bring it down, but the spin, that angular momentum, again combines with the gravitational force and another bit of "sideways" force shifts the axis again. In each instant of time, the force of gravity and the gyroscope's spin result in a dynamic that constantly shifts the axis or rotation a bit more to the side. Momentum is conserved in this phenomenon. In an experiment, a top spinning in one direction and tilted as it spins will exhibit precession in a given direction. If the top is spinning in the other direction, precession will be the opposite that it was with the first top. The Wikipedia article on precession has a picture of a gyroscope that has a bit of animation to (hopefully) make it clearer.
How does the tilt of earth axis affects how the suns rays strike earth?
the tilt of earth affects the sun's rays because if it is tilted the shaded part will not get the sun's rays but the other side will.
How does the tilt of earth axis affect the sun's rays strike earth?
the tilt of earth affects the sun's rays because if it is tilted the shaded part will not get the sun's rays but the other side will.
Why is it colder in winter when the sun rays is less concentrated?
Because of how the earth is tilted. In the western hemisphere in the winter season, the earth is tilted further away from the sun in comparison to the eastern hemisphere because of how the earth sits on its axis. When it is tilted further away from the sun in this point in the revolution, it will recieve less light because of its angle.
Is Earth's axis of rotation almost parellel to the plane of its orbit?
No it is not. It is roughly 23° tilted to the side.
What planet rotates on its side as seen from earth?
Uranus rotates on its side as seen from Earth. Its axis of rotation is tilted at an angle of approximately 98 degrees, causing it to appear as though it is rotating on its side compared to most other planets in our solar system.
What if the earth's axis was tilted on its side?
In a way, the Earth's axis IS tilted on its side, that's why we have seasons.
Why is Neptune tilted to the side?
Neptune is tilted on its axis because of the presence of other planets and gravitational forces within the solar system. These interactions can cause a planet to tilt over time, affecting its rotational axis. In Neptune's case, it has a significant tilt of about 28.3 degrees compared to Earth's 23.5-degree tilt.
Does Neptune rotate on its side on an axis?
As of 2014, Neptune is the 8th and farthest planet from the Sun in the Solar System. It has a rotational period of 0.671 Earth days.
Which planet has its axis of rotation tilted completely on its side?
Well first of all, since the planets are almost perfect spheres, they have no 'sides'.You're probably thinking of Uranus, whose axis of rotation is tilted of 97.77°, andso is approximately parallel with the plane of the Solar System.
Does Neptune have a very tilted axis?
No, Neptune has a relatively small axial tilt of about 28 degrees, similar to Earth's 23.5-degree tilt. This slight tilt is responsible for the planet's seasons, but it is not as extreme as some other planets in our solar system.
Which planet has its rotation axis tlted towards its axis?
How can a planet have it's axis tilted towards it's own axis? I think you are refering to Uranus which has an obliquity of 98o which means it's basically rotating on it's side and it's "north" pole points towards the Sun.
What planet is on its side?
Uranus is known as the planet that is tilted on its side, with its axis of rotation almost parallel to its orbit around the Sun. This extreme tilt causes Uranus to experience unique seasonal variations on its surface.
Is Neptune upsidedown?
Neptune is often referred to as "upside-down" because its magnetic field is tilted at 47 degrees off its rotational axis. This makes Neptune appear as if it is rotating on its side compared to the other planets in our solar system.
Is uranus on its side?
Uranus was knocked off its axis due to a collision with another large object passing through space . The object was nearly the size of uranus.All planets have a tilted axis. The Gravity of the Sun and other planets force the tilt.
Is Uranus tilted on its side?
Yes. Uranus has an axial tilt of 97.77 degrees, so its axis of rotation is approximately parallel with the plane of the Solar System. This causes it to have really funky weather cycles.
