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Dolores
Mar 2, 2005, 02:37 AM
How does the spinning of a planit affect its gravity.

Nez
Mar 2, 2005, 05:51 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 there is a help button.

Good luck,
Nez.

Dolores
Mar 20, 2005, 02:47 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, 05:24 PM
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.