How would gravity break a rock?
First off the idea that might sound very convincing is to simply drop the rock from a high altitude and let it shatter itself on the ground. This however is not really gravity breaking a rock, because the rock is kept together by molecular bonds, thus by electromagnetism, and while gravity is providing energy the ultimate disintegration of said rock is also due to electromagnetism (by molecular bonds from the ground smashing into those of the rock).
For a better idea we need to enhance the size of the rock a bit (it will work with a small rock, but it will look very silly and the environment needs to be more extreme). So let's grab a Moon.
Imagine a Moon in orbit around some planet. Now there is a way to break the Moon using gravity using an effect called tidal forces. You see, the Moon is generally kept together by the force of gravity and if we somehow could counteract this force we would shatter the Moon.
Tidal forces work in the following way. Imagine the side of the Moon closer to the planet. Because it is closer to the planet if will feel a larger gravitational pull than the opposite side of the Moon (which being further away, will feel a lesser pull). The difference in these forces acts to shatter the Moon. The difference need only be enough so that the Moon's own gravity is no longer enough to keep it together.
This is how the rings around varies planets were formed. A Moon wandered too close to the planet and it got splintered by tidal forces, leaving only small chuncks that circle the planet and formed the rings.
We ourselves are also subject to tidal forces, our head (usually) is further away from the Earth than our feet, so they feel a different strength of the gravitational force.
Why are we not shattered? Well firstly because we are very small compared to a Moon! Therefore the difference in force is also small. Secondly we are not held together by our own gravity, but by molecular bonds and as such electromagnetism. Luckily electromagnetism is far far far more powerful than gravity!
This is also the reason why we didn't use a small rock. The planet would have had to be extremely heavy and dense (so we can get close) for it to work.
Can you provide an example of gravity?
Sure! An apple falling from a tree is an example of gravity in action. The apple is pulled towards the Earth's center by the force of gravity.
What are two ways that gravity affects soccer?
Gravity affects the trajectory of the ball when it is kicked, causing it to follow a curved path. It also influences the speed and height of the ball when it is in the air, affecting how players control and maneuver it during a game.
the Universe . but in this matrix we call earth is has been known since the ancients n before them.look up the coral castle, nikola tesla who were suppressed .cause u cant make money off free energy.
No, gravity cannot pull light. Light is made up of massless particles called photons, which do not experience gravitational forces in the same way that objects with mass do. However, gravity can bend the path of light, a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing.
What kind of balance is affected by the local force of gravity?
The local force of gravity affects the balance related to the inner ear, known as the vestibular system. This system helps maintain our sense of balance by detecting the orientation of the head in relation to gravity and providing information to the brain to coordinate movements and posture.
Why cant you feel gravity pulling your body?
What ! You must not live on the same planet where I live.
-- When I'm ready to float up off the floor, I feel a force holding me down on it.
-- When I want to go up the stairs, I can't just wave my pinky. I have to give it
some oomph with my legs to overcome the force that's trying to keep me downstairs.
-- When I relax and don't think about it, my arms never float up to the height of my
shoulders and then point up toward the sky. I don't have to put any muscle into it
to keep them hanging down. There's some kind of force from somewhere that helps
with that.
-- When I used to stand on my head for my grandkids, all the change used to fall
out of my pocket. They still want me to do it, but I found out it had more to do with
the rain of change than with any display of athletic skill. Furthermore, two rounds
of cervical spine surgery have made me think twice about standing on my head
and about reviving my career in pro-wrestling.
What is the relationship between matter and gravity?
Matter contains energy and energy generates gravitational fields. More correctly, according to the theory of general relativity, energy bends spacetime giving the appearance of a gravitational force. The exact relation between a distribution of matter (energy) and the configuration of the resulting bending of spacetime is given by a set of equations called the Einstein Field Equations.
Why does gravity pull items down harder when they're higher?
It doesn't. In fact the case could be made that objects that are located higher (and thus further from the center of the Earth) experience a smaller gravitational pull because they are farther away from the planet.
What is the case often, however, is that objects that fall from higher experience more damage when they reach the ground. This is because gravity accelerates objects constantly when they are falling and higher objects take longer to reach the ground because they are further away, as such they will have been accelerated more and will crash into the Earth with a bigger speed resulting in more damage.
What is strength of gravitational pull of any given heavenly body a function of?
The strength of gravitational pull of any given heavenly body is primarily determined by its mass and distance from other objects. The greater the mass of the body and the closer it is to another object, the stronger the gravitational pull will be.
When does the weight of a body change?
The weight of a body changes when there is a change in the gravitational pull acting on it. This can happen if the body moves to a different location where the gravitational force is different, like going from Earth to the Moon. The weight can also change if the mass of the body changes, as weight is a result of the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.
How does changing mass affect the force of gravity?
Increasing mass will increase the force of gravity, as gravity is directly proportional to mass according to Newton's law of universal gravitation. Conversely, decreasing mass will decrease the force of gravity acting on an object.
How would you turn in space if there is no gravity?
To start off, there is indeed gravity in space. Objects in orbit only seem weightless because they are already in freefall. Gravity is the main forces that affects objects in space and can be used to change a trajectory. You can also change your speed and direction in space by firing rockets.
Gravity is a universally attractive force between objects that have mass or energy (mass = energy). According to Newton the force is directly proportional to the mass of the objects and inversely proportional to the square of their distance.
According to the theory of general relativity (which is actually the successor to Newton's because it is more accurate and has a larger domain of applicabiliy), gravity is simply the bending of spacetime due to energy.
More recently, and more technically, insights into quantum field theory have shown that gravity can be described by a spin-2 gauge field called the graviton field. It is associated with local coordinate invariance (i.e. the idea that the laws of physics are the same for everyone).
Is a Zero GRavity deck anygood or What is the best scooter deck?
Zero Gravity decks are known for their quality and durability, making them a good choice for scooter riders. The best scooter deck is subjective and depends on personal preference. Some popular brands known for their high-quality decks include Envy, Ethic, and Tilt.
Can you take fushigi magic gravity ball into an airport?
It's best to check with the specific airport's security guidelines, as rules can vary. In general, it's recommended to pack items like the Fushigi magic gravity ball in your checked luggage to avoid any potential security issues when going through screening checkpoints.
Why is the force of gravity considered so weak in the standard model?
Technically gravity is not part of the Standard Model, but a good way to see that it is so weak is to consider two electrons some distances apart.
You can calculate the force of the electric repulsion and also the force of gravitational attraction between them. What you will find is that the electric force is some 40 orders of magnitude bigger than the gravitational attraction.
Also consider that even though the entire Earth is pulling on an iron nail, you can still easily lift it using a simple (and small) magnet.
What is the accelaration of gravity near the surface of the earth?
assume acceleration at surface = 9.81(m/s)/s
assume radius to surface from cog = 6 371 000 meters (r)
your distance from cog = ? meters (d)
then :
a=9.81/(d/r)^2)
Which layer do light gases escape earths gravity?
Earth's lighter gases such as Hydrogen and Helium will rise to the top of the atmosphere. Since they are very light, they will easily be knocked awry by the solar wind, the stream of charged particles coming from the Sun.
Gravity has a higher effect on what kind of vehicles?
Gravity has a higher effect on vehicles with larger mass and surface area, such as trucks and buses, compared to smaller vehicles like cars and motorcycles. Additionally, vehicles with higher centers of gravity are more affected by gravity, as they have a greater tendency to tip over.
What is gravity short answer for standard 4?
gravity is a orse pulling together all matter (which is any thig you can physically touch ).the more matter the more gravity. somethig that have a lot of such as planet and moons and sters pull more strongly
This is somewhat of a moot point in General Relativity, the current theory for gravity. This theory describes how spacetime warps due to the presence of energy, but energy contained within the gravitational field itself is excluded in the procedure.
There are some good arguments for this. For examples according to the equivalence principle a gravitational field should be indistinguishable from a constant accelerating frame, but the former would contain energy while the latter does not, violating said principle.
However, a gravitational field can contain energy; this can be seen for example in gravitational waves (which can carry energy away from a binary star system), but General Relativity handles this is a very complex way, and it can only be directly calculated in same rare (simple) cases (the binary system emitting gravitational waves being an example of such a case).
This has been used as an argument against general relativity from time to time, but experiments agree very well with general relativity and no serious alternative has of yet been proposed.
Why does liquid stay hot in a Thermos?
A Thermos is designed with a double-wall vacuum insulation which minimizes heat transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation. This insulation prevents heat from escaping or entering the liquid inside, keeping it hot for an extended period of time.
Does air have no weight as a result of gravity?
Air does have a weight! And it is because of gravity! Note that this is per definition true because weight is only defined in the presence of gravity.
Perhaps you are confused about why the air is up in the atmosphere and not down here on the ground with us?
This has to do with air pressure. You see, materials don't like to be compressed, which is what gravity tries to do. Gravity tries to compress the air to the ground, but faces increased air pressure as it does so.
Basically what happens is that the air particles repulse each other and thus tend to drive them apart. This force increases if you force the particles to be closer to each other.
As gravity tries to pull air down, the air pressure increases which counter balances the pull of gravity. In the end a stable system is formed where the air pressure is highest down near the ground and lowest up in the upper lays of the atmosphere.
The air particles up in the atmosphere do feel gravity, but if they would move down they would feel an increased air pressure which pushes them up again!
Do you need a speed of Mach 1 to escape the Earth's gravity?
No, the escape speed is actually much higher. It is about 11.2 km/s. Note that you do not need to reach this if you are in a powered spacecraft. This speed is only valid if you get this initial speed at Earth's surface and fly up, keeping your engines off. (also it ignores air resistance).
Mach 1 is equal to the speed of sounds, about 340 m/s. Although this number varies greatly with humidity, air pressure and temperature.