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Why is the force of gravity not exactly the same everywhere on Earth's surface?
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∙ 14y ago
No, the force of gravity is not the same everywhere on earth. There are subtle differences between the force of gravity on the surface of the earth depending on location. As the earth is what is called an oblate shperoid with a bit of a bulge around the equator (because of its rotation), the poles are actually a bit closer to the center of gravitation of the earth. That means that, in general, a person would weigh a bit more at the poles than at the equator.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe acceleration due to gravity is not very constant. There are measurable differences at the equator (where it's a bit lower) and the poles, and altitude also has an effect.
But for most routine calculations, you can use 9.8 m/s2. Taken to five decimal places, it's 9.80665 m/s2.
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∙ 13y agoThere is a gravitational constant in the universe, but the force exerted by gravity is not the same everywhere. That's because gravity is directly proportional to mass. A person who weights 200 pounds on earth would weigh about a bit over 33 pounds on the moon. The mass of the individual has not changed, but the effect of the gravity of the earth is much greater than that of the moon (because of the difference in their gravities). That is what accounts for the difference in weight of one 200-pound person.
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∙ 14y agoTwo reasons: 1. Different distances from the Earth's center; 2. A "centrifugal force" that counteracts gravity in part.
Two reasons: 1. Different distances from the Earth's center; 2. A "centrifugal force" that counteracts gravity in part.
Two reasons: 1. Different distances from the Earth's center; 2. A "centrifugal force" that counteracts gravity in part.
Two reasons: 1. Different distances from the Earth's center; 2. A "centrifugal force" that counteracts gravity in part.
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∙ 12y agoYes. No matter where you are, the force of gravity between two objects is always
F = G m1m2/R2 .
Since the planets all have different masses and different sizes, a test mass ...
such as your body or a standard laboratory rock ... will have a different weight
on each planet.
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∙ 14y agoNo, it varies by about 0.01 Nkg-1 (possibly less) between the poles and the equator, due to the extra distance there and the higher speed.
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∙ 14y agoTwo reasons: 1. Different distances from the Earth's center; 2. A "centrifugal force" that counteracts gravity in part.
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Where does gravity pull people and objects?
On the earths surface gravity pulls you down.
What is mars gravity force earths gravity equals 1?
No, Its gravity is much lower due to a lower overall mass of the planet. Mars' gravity is about 37.6% of the Earths.
Which fundamental force of nature is responsible for keeping you on earths surface?
Gravity.
What is the gravity of the moon Io relative to earth's gravity?
The surface gravity on Io is very low compared to Earth, due to its low mass, around 0.183g or 18.3% of the Earths pull at the surface. this is just a little more than the surface gravity on our own moon, which is about 16.5% of earths pull.
Why does air pressure drop as you move away from the earths surface?
In simple terms... gravity ! Gravity is holding the air close to the surface of the Earth. The further away you are from the surface - the lower the gravity - and thus the lower the air pressure.
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 much more is Earths surface of gravity than the Moon's?
Earths surface of gravity is 4.6m/s2 more than moons.
Which planets surface gravity is 38 percent that of earths?
Both mercury and mars have a gravity which is around 38% of earths. Mercury's gravity is 37.8% of earths, Mars' gravity is 37.7% of earths.
What is the gravity on the moon lo?
About 0.183g, where one g is the earths gravity, so about one fifth of the earths gravity. It is similar to our own moons surface gravity.
Where does gravity pull people and objects?
On the earths surface gravity pulls you down.
What is marses gravity compered to earths?
38% on its surface.
Velocity parallel to earths surface?
gravity
What is the force on the Moon's surface compared to the force of gravity on earths surface?
The moon's gravity is about 1/6th of the earth's.
How does gravity affect the earths surface?
It makes things weigh more or less, depending on the surface gravity.
What happens to the pull of gravity the farther away you are from earths surface?
The Gravity becomes less
What causes air to be denser near earths surface?
Gravity causes air to be denser near Earth's surface.
What is makemakes gravity compared to earths gravity?
The acceleration of gravity at its surface is currently estimated as 0.4 m/s2 .That's about 4% of the acceleration of gravity on the Earth's surface.
