2006-12-11 21:00:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The mass of earth plays a definite role in its orbit.
Since it is the mass which determines the force of gravitational attraction between the sun itself. the G-force between earth and other planets is not that significant.
2006-12-11 21:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by Som™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is truth to most of what has been said. If the mass of the Earth is the constant, then it is the mass of the objects that affect the Earth's movement that will be the variables. Remember Newton's First Law? For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The Earth's mass and the Sun's mass are not the only factors here. For instance, if Mars, or Neptune were to disappear, the behavior of the Earth would change, because the Earth does interact, albeit, at different intensities, with these two other bodies. The Sun is the apparent major force here, but I believe, with time, we will find that there are other hidden forces that are not yet in the equation, such as "dark matter". As the String Theory evolves, we will have a better idea of how forces, seen and unseen, interact. Fascinating stuff, eh?
2006-12-12 05:49:20 · answer #2 · answered by ridge50 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The earth is held in orbit by the Sun's mass. The mass of the earth is of almost no consequence. It's the same as dropping something, it doesn't matter if it's a stone or a rock or a boulder, it falls to earth. The same principal applies.
2006-12-12 05:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by Bad bus driving wolf 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
thats right that the earth's mass is the factor and is also the G-force of the sun, but.....the size of the earth also plays an important role. if you noticed, the two planets closer to sun than earth are both smaller than earth. Gravitational force effects are stronger to smaller objects against the bigger. the size of the earth also keeps it in orbit.
2006-12-12 07:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by blade_bhar 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
earth revolve in orbit mainly not because of his mass....but the strong attraction pulls from the sun......and the attraction force from the other planets keep the earth in an orbit...
2006-12-12 05:07:10 · answer #5 · answered by LING h 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Correct. The mass of any object dictates to what extent gravity will effect it.
2006-12-12 05:33:40 · answer #6 · answered by Dalamar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
2006-12-12 05:02:52 · answer #7 · answered by ~*~Feelin' Froggy~*~ 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋