What is an important effect of gravity?

Answer 1

It maintains the distances between planets.

Answer 2

Gravity has many roles...

On the surface of the earth, it holds everything down and in place. Without it, one would float away into space, or have to have a method to tie everything down.

Similarly, it was vital in the accretion of elements and compounds in the formation of planets and the stars. It gives the planets and the stars a roughly spherical shape (with the surface equidistant to the center), and holds the atmosphere (the air) in place.

If gravity was to vanish, the planets and stars would loose the atmospheres, and eventually just float apart.

It also creates an orbital system with planets orbiting around the sun. Without gravity, that would not be possible, and nothing to keep the earth from floating away from the sun, and freezing.

Answer 3

An important effect of gravity is holding our atmosphere in place around Earth, which is essential for supporting life by regulating temperature and providing necessary gases for respiration. Gravity also plays a key role in shaping the movements of celestial bodies in the universe.

Answer 4

Force (weight). Gravity is constantly exerting itself on your body and all of the objects and other beings on Earth, pulling them down towards towards the center of the planet.

Answer 5

movement of the earth