Gravity

Dolores · #1 Mar 2, 2005, 12:37 AM

How does the spinning of a planit affect its gravity.

Nez · Mar 2, 2005, 03:51 AM

Gravitate towards this url http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/index.php

Simply ask an astronomer,for free.Use the search input box on the left of the page.Or at the bottom of the page their is a help button.

Good luck,
Nez.

Dolores · Mar 20, 2005, 12:47 AM

Thanks for providing the site address. It was fascinating to see what kind of information you can get on the internet.

tony873004 · Apr 8, 2005, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolores

How does the spinning of a planit affect its gravity.

Not at all. However, you will be lighter on the equator of a spinning planet because gravity is not the only force acting on you. The spin of the planet will make you lighter.

A 170 pound person standing on the equator would weigh about 1/2 pound more if the Earth stopped spinning.



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