Which planets have the greatest gravitational force?

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Which planets have the greatest gravitational force?

2007-01-23 08:11:09 · 3 answers · asked by K 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

& reasons why they have the gravitational force.

2007-01-23 08:17:45 · update #1

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Gravity is relative to two factors Mass and distance.

So to answer your question you need to provide a point of reference - distance.

If you asked what objects gravity influences the Earth's moon the most - the answer wouldn't be Jupiter.

2007-01-23 08:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The ones with the greatest mass: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

2007-01-23 08:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

If you're asking about surface gravity it's Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn & Earth - in that order.

2007-01-23 10:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by Iridflare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋