Gravitational pull is related to rotational speed?

In summary, the conversation revolves around the concept of "dark matter" and its influence on the orbit and gravitational pull of planets. The speaker suggests that this force is similar to a ball floating in the ocean and that the rotation of a planet affects its gravitational pull. However, this claim is doubted by others and is considered nonsensical. The speaker also did not cite any sources to support their claims.
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waterchan
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I found the following posted in another forum:

The planets are in an orbit do to "dark matter" that forces the planets to follow a set wave. Much like a ball floating in the ocean, when it goes around this "dark matter" the planet is similar to rolling around the oribt. (difficult to explain in words) The force that causes the planet to rotate around also creates a gravitational pull. The only reason planets with a larger density have more of a gravitational pull, is because it takes more force to propell the planet. With more force, there is more pressure towards the center of the planet.
Thus, gravity is not just the density of the planet, its the rotation of the orbit that creates the gravitational pull, unlike how some did believe.

He did not cite the source.

He suggests that this is related to Relativity. I'm no relativity expert but I doubt the authenticity of his claims, especially the part that the rotation of a planet affects its gravitational pull. What do you think?
 
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It's nonsensical.
 
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What kind of forum is this? O_O

As usually, russ is correct, it's complete BS.
 
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You might want to look into Coriolis effect in relation to Earth's rotation. What you are saying is pure non-sense.
 

Related to Gravitational pull is related to rotational speed?

1. What is gravitational pull?

Gravitational pull is the force of attraction between two objects due to their mass. The larger the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.

2. How is gravitational pull related to rotational speed?

The gravitational pull between two objects is directly proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Therefore, an increase in rotational speed of an object causes an increase in the centrifugal force, which in turn affects the gravitational pull.

3. Can gravitational pull affect the rotational speed of an object?

Yes, gravitational pull can affect the rotational speed of an object. The strength of the gravitational pull between two objects can influence the rotational speed of one or both of them. This is known as tidal forces.

4. How does the distance between two objects affect their gravitational pull?

The gravitational pull between two objects decreases as the distance between them increases. This is known as the inverse square law. Essentially, the farther apart two objects are, the weaker their gravitational pull on each other.

5. Can gravitational pull be measured?

Yes, gravitational pull can be measured using a variety of instruments and techniques, such as a spring scale or a gravimeter. However, the measurement of gravitational pull is affected by the mass and distance of the objects involved, making it a complex concept to measure accurately.

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