2006-10-09 07:37:33 · 15 answers · asked by third_day_rockz 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Yes I believe it is. Makes sense anyhow.
2006-10-09 07:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gravity is the attraction between 2 masses.
There is this formula: F = GMm/R2 that relates the force (F) of gravity between two masses (M & m). R(2) is the square of the distance between the two masses, and G is the gravitational constant.
On earth, you eliminate the big M (the planet), and the equation simplifies to F = mg
g = the accelleration due to gravity
2006-10-09 14:41:22 · answer #2 · answered by jg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the pull betwen two or more masses. This gravitational forces may reinforce or try to neutralize each other, When the earth and the moon are aligned with other masses like the sun, the tides will be higher, and lower when this does not happen. Larger masses have larger gravitational force. That is the reason that at the moon you can jump much higher than you can on the earth. The attraction of other planets is used to modify the direction of space sounds and other types of spatial vehicles
2006-10-14 18:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gravity is the pull of one mass AGAINST another mass. It is only felt if it is stronger than the other mass. That is we feel the earths gravity pull us because it is greater than our pull against the earth. We don't feel the pull of the moons gravity because it is less than the earths, (and at a greater distance) Same for the suns gravity, it is too far away for us to feel.
2006-10-09 14:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
exactely, gravity is the pull between two masses, a mass-less object woud not be subject to gravity. the intensivity of gravity depends of the product of the masses, and of the distance between the two centers of gravity
2006-10-09 15:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by Majdi B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Gravity is not a pull. According to Einstien it's a distortion of spacetime in which time dilates to create relativistic motion between objects. The net effect is the appearance of an attraction, but it's really more of difference in the perceptions of motion.
2006-10-09 14:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by ohmneo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, let's see! You have the Sun, you have the
Earth and you have the Moon. The gravitational
pull of the Moon is what makes our tides rise
and fall. The moon will never fall into the Earth, because of the gravitational pull of both the Sun and the Earth. My guess to your question is YES.
2006-10-09 14:43:25 · answer #7 · answered by cab veteran 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For your level, yes, it is. For higher level, according to Einstein , gravity is the curvature of space-time caused by masses.
2006-10-09 16:52:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good point!! some people can think of ur question as a question asked by a girl from 5th std.WHATEVER MAY B UR EDUCATION LEVEL,BUT I beleive this kind of thinking can in the end process take a person to topmost levels philosophy.
wat i mean,,the people who dare to RETHINK an already proven and hugely acclaimed theory would one day take humanbeings to a new science environment,as EINSTINE did!!!
good luck
2006-10-09 15:09:57 · answer #9 · answered by alok n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gravity is only a theory
2006-10-09 14:39:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the forces gravity, magnetism and electricity are all connected.
2006-10-09 16:04:36 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋