Gravitational force between the moon and the Earth

[Victorian91]

Hi, I am just wandering based on the formula..

F = GMm/r^2


Is the gravitational force exerted by the Earth on the moon is the same as the gravitational force exerted by the moon on Earth ?

It should be the same right?
Both lies on a same radius..

Can someone clarify this..

Thanks..

 

[hover]

Hint

Look up Newton's laws on Google. You should easily be able to figure it out looking an Newton's three laws of motion.

 

[charng]

I can confirm that the formula you have mentioned is the universal law of gravitation, which states that the force of gravitational attraction between two objects is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

In regards to your question, the gravitational force between the Earth and the moon is indeed the same in magnitude, but opposite in direction. This is known as Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

So, while the Earth exerts a gravitational force on the moon, the moon also exerts an equal and opposite force on the Earth. This is what keeps the moon in its orbit around the Earth and causes the tides on our planet.

Furthermore, the distance between the Earth and the moon does not remain constant, as the moon's orbit is elliptical. This means that the gravitational force between the two objects will vary slightly as the distance changes.

I hope this clarifies your understanding of the gravitational force between the moon and the Earth. It is a fundamental force of nature that plays a crucial role in the dynamics of our solar system.