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What are the properties constitute to have zero gravity in moon. Why Earth has gravitational force while moon does not have? I need a concrete scientific explanation.
jtesttubes said:What are the properties constitute to have zero gravity in moon. Why Earth has gravitational force while moon does not have? I need a concrete scientific explanation.
The moon's gravitational force is weaker than the Earth's because gravitational force is directly proportional to mass, and the moon's mass is smaller than the earth's.jtesttubes said:What are the properties constitute to have zero gravity in moon. Why Earth has gravitational force while moon does not have? I need a concrete scientific explanation.
sophiecentaur said:Don't forget that g actually depends on distance from the centre of the planet (radius) and the density.
Yes, density determines where the surface of the mass is and the resultant gravity. If we create a new planet with higher density than the Earth with the same mass but with the size of the Moon, this object would have higher gravitational pull on its surface than both the current Moon and Earth. Because you're close to the centre.Anonymous217 said:density?
jtesttubes said:What are the properties constitute to have zero gravity in moon. Why Earth has gravitational force while moon does not have? I need a concrete scientific explanation.
Don't confuse gravitational potential energy with the strength of the gravitational field at the surface. The strength of the Earth's gravitational field is about 9.8 N/kg (or m/s^2) at its surface, while the moon's is about 1.6 N/kg at its surface.doc.madani said:the moon does have gravity however its gravitational potential energy is much less than that on earth, due to the mass difference, since the moon has less mass than Earth its gravitational pull is much weaker. Earth's GPE is roughly 9.8 Moons GPE is i think around 1.6~1.8
The moon actually does have gravity, but it is much less than the gravity on Earth. This is because the moon has significantly less mass than Earth, so its gravitational force is weaker.
The lack of gravity on the moon means that objects and people will weigh much less than they do on Earth. This can make movement and activities such as walking and jumping easier. However, it can also cause problems with balance and coordination.
Astronauts can jump higher on the moon because there is less gravity pulling them down, so they are able to propel themselves higher with less effort. This is similar to how jumping on a trampoline allows you to jump higher due to the rebounding force of the surface.
Yes, the moon's lack of gravity does affect its orbit around Earth. The moon's orbit is determined by the balance between its speed and the gravitational pull of Earth. With less gravity, the moon moves faster and has a slightly different orbit than it would if Earth's gravity was stronger.
The moon's lack of gravity does not have a direct impact on the tides on Earth. Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans. However, the moon's weaker gravity does contribute to the overall gravitational forces that create tides.