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Their masses and how far apart they are

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What forces shape the moon's surface?

meteorites are one force when they impact. However, the key force acting on the moon is the force of gravity. The gravitational force is = G (m1 m2)/r2. Where G is the universal gravitational constant, m1 is the mass of one object, earth let's say, and m2 is the mass another object, say the earth. "r" is the distance between the two objects. The earth mass is larger, which is why it holds the moon in an orbit around itself. But the moon still effects the earth with tidal forces on the oceans and atmosphere.


Masses are to newtons gravitational law as charges are to what?

Charges are to Coulomb's law. Coulomb's law describes the electrostatic force between two charged particles, similar to how Newton's law of gravitation describes the gravitational force between two masses.


What has most influence on ocean tides?

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun are the main factors that influence ocean tides. The relative positions of these celestial bodies in relation to the Earth create the gravitational forces that cause the bulging of water on Earth's surface, resulting in tidal patterns. Other factors such as the shape of the coastline and the depth of the ocean can also affect the intensity of tides in specific locations.


What does carring capacity mean?

Unlimited, the more matter that the earth has, the greater the earths gravitational force, which in turn pulls more matter inwards. If the earth got hundreds of thousands of times the size it is now, then einstiens theory of relativity dictates that if an object is compressed enough, it will collapse into a black hole, thus if the gravitational force became to great, the earth would collapse into a black hole.


What is name for a force that makes the honey drop on the floor?

The force that causes honey to drop on the floor is gravity. Gravity is the natural force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.

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Does the gravitational force vary with the distance between earth and sun?

The gravitational force between the Earth and sun certainly depends on the distance between the Earth and sun. But the gravitational force between, for example, the Earth and me does not.


Why does earth have mare gravitational force than the more?

The gravitational force between two objects depends on the product of their masses.That means (mass #1) times (mass #2).If Mass-#1 is you, then the gravitational force between you and another object depends on the massof the other object.Since the earth has much more mass than the moon, the gravitational force between you and the earth islarger than the gravitational force between you and the moon.(The force also depends on the distance between the two objects. But you should already begetting the idea, without going into the other details.)


What is the relationship between Earth and gravitational force?

Earth has gravity or gravitational force that attracts the moon to the Earth.


Why does the gravitational force between the Earth and moon predominate over electrical forces?

Between the Earth and the Moon, for example, there is no net electrical force. So the weaker gravitational force, which is only attracts, remains as the predominant force between these bodies.


What force of gravitational force?

The gravitational force depends on the masses involved and on the distance between them. In the case of an object close to Earth's surface, the force is approximately 9.8 newton per kilogram.


Why does the sun exert more gravitational force on mars than on earth does?

The gravitational force between two objects depends on their masses and distance. Although the sun exerts the same gravitational force on both Earth and Mars due to their masses, this force is stronger on Mars because it is closer to the sun compared to Earth's distance. This makes the gravitational force between the sun and Mars greater than that between the sun and Earth.


What is the gravitational force between the Earth and your body called?

Your weight. Weight is the definition of the force between the earth and other objects. Thus you weight is the gravitational force acting on you from the earth.


What is a force the gravitational force extended on an object by earth?

The force of gravity is an attractive force exerted by Earth on an object. It is what gives an object weight and is responsible for keeping objects grounded on the surface of the Earth. The strength of the gravitational force depends on the mass of the object and the distance between the object and the center of the Earth.


How can the sun have a large gravitational affect on earth but a small gravitational force on you?

The gravitational force between two objects is proportional to the product of their masses. (sun's mass) times (earth's mass) is a very large number. (sun's mass) times (my mass) is a much smaller number.


What is the force between the earth and a body on earth?

The force between the Earth and a body on Earth is the gravitational force, which is determined by the mass of the Earth, the mass of the body, and the distance between them. This force causes objects to be pulled towards the center of the Earth.


Is gravitational force is stronger or weaker?

Gravitational force of the moon is 1/6th the gravitational force of the Earth. The larger the object, the greater gravitational force it will have.


How gravitational force affect the things on earth?

Gravitational force is what keeps objects on Earth grounded and gives them weight. The force pulls objects towards the Earth's center, creating the sensation of gravity that keeps us and everything else on Earth from floating off into space. The strength of the gravitational force depends on the mass of the objects and the distance between them.