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I was just wondering. How come the gravitational field strength of the sun is much larger than the gravitational field strength of the moon at when you calculate both values at Earth's position?
Originally posted by Invisible
1. Calculate the net gravitational field strength due to the moon and Earth halfway between Earth (Mass of earth=5.98 times 10 to the 24 kg) and the moon (Mmoon=7.349 times 10 to the 22 kg). The moon's mean orbital radius is 3.845 times 10 to the 8 meters.)
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2. Find the gravitational field strength on the surface of Jupiter. Jupiter's diameter is 1.428 times ten to the 5 km and its mass if 317.83 times that of Earth.
The gravitational field strength of the Sun at Earth's surface is approximately 28 times stronger than that of the Moon. This is due to the Sun's significantly larger mass and closer proximity to Earth.
The gravitational pull of both the Sun and Moon on Earth's oceans causes the tides. However, as the Moon's gravitational field strength is stronger, it has a greater influence on tides than the Sun.
No, the gravitational field strength of both the Sun and Moon can vary slightly due to changes in their distances from Earth and other celestial bodies, as well as their own movements and rotations.
The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon on objects on Earth's surface is what keeps them in orbit. The Moon's gravity also has a stabilizing effect on Earth's tilt, which contributes to our planet's stable climate.
Yes, the gravitational field strength of the Sun and Moon can be measured by using the gravitational constant and the masses and distances of the bodies involved. Scientists have been able to accurately measure these values and determine the gravitational field strength of the Sun and Moon at Earth.