Description : What type tide is created when the Sun's gravitational pull on Earth is at its least?
Last Answer : A larger, more powerful tide to the side of the moon, and aweaker, smaller tide toward the sun
Description : What does the sun's gravitational pull keep in orbit?
Last Answer : Planets, asteroids, meteors, comets, moons (which are also inorbit around their respective planets), dust particles,interplanetary gas.
Description : What would happen if the sun's gravitational pull was increased?
Last Answer : we would probably die
Description : The tide produced in an ocean when the pull on the Earth by the Sun and the Moon is unidirectional is called?
Last Answer : Spring tide
Description : If Earth increases its mass, how would that affect the gravitational pull a person experiences on Earth?
Last Answer : The gravitation pull will increase relative to the amount of increased mass.The Mass of the Objects The more mass two objects have, the greaterthe force of gravity the masses exert on each other. If one of the massesis doubled, the force of gravity between the objects is doubled.
Description : The weight of an object at the poles is greater than at the equator. This is because (a) Of the shape of the earth (b) The attraction of the moon is maximum at the earth’s surface (c) The attraction of the sun is maximum at the earth’s surface (d) Gravitational pull is more at the poles
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to : (1) rotation of earth (2) revolution of earth (3) gravitational pull (4) uneven heating of earth
Last Answer : (3) gravitational pull Explanation: The atmosphere is made up of gasses. Gasses are physical substances, and all physical substance has weight. The atmosphere is 25 miles thick, and that 25 miles ... square inch because of the gravitational pull. That's how atmosphere exerts pressure on the earth.
Description : Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the – (1) Earth on the Moon (2) Earth on the Sun (3) Sun and Moon on the Earth (4) Moon on the Earth
Last Answer : (3) Sun and Moon on the Earth Explanation: Tide-generating forces (TGF) are a result of the gravitational attraction between the earth, the sun, and the moon and the centrifugal force ... 's surface creates a horizontal force directed towards the surface points closest and farthest from the moon.
Description : The gravitational pull at the lunar surface is ---- of Earth? A. 1/3 B. 1/4 C. 1/5 D. 1/6 (Answer)
Last Answer : D. 1/6 (Answer)
Description : A pulsar is a rapidly spinning neutron star which emits: A. A blinding light when it aligns with the planets B. Radio waves detectable from Earth (Answer) C. A gravitational pull which attracts high energy dust particles D. Enough energy to power itself indefinitely
Last Answer : B. Radio waves detectable from Earth (Answer)
Description : A body can escape the gravitational pull of the earth if it is thrown up with a velocity of? A. 25 miles per sec b ) 60 miles per sec C. 7 miles per sec (Answer) D. 10 miles per sec E. None of these
Last Answer : C. 7 miles per sec (Answer)
Description : The weight of a body is due to (A) Centripetal force of earth (B) Gravitational pull exerted by the earth (C) Forces experienced by body in atmosphere (D) Gravitational force of attraction towards the centre of the earth
Last Answer : (D) Gravitational force of attraction towards the centre of the earth
Description : Satellites burn off during re-entry to earth's atmosphere, because of the (A) Combustion with air (B) Gravitational pull by earth (C) Friction with earth's atmospherch
Last Answer : Option C
Description : Satellites burn off during re-entry to earth's atmosphere, because of the (A) Combustion with air (B) Gravitational pull by earth (C) Friction with earth's atmosphere (D) Loss in weight of the satellite
Description : Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the (1) Earth on the Moon (2) Earth on the Sun (3) Sun and Moon on the Earth (4) Moon on the Earth
Last Answer : Sun and Moon on the Earth
Last Answer : gravitational pull
Description : Which tide is created just after the new moon and full moon phase?
Description : Why does man weigh more at the poles than at the equator? (a) Because there is no atmosphere at the poles (b) Because gravitational pull is more at the poles (c) Because gravitational pull is less at the poles (d) None of the above
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : The cause for the Tsunami, as deduced by the seismologists, is – (1) Gravitational pull of the moon (2) Low pressure trough in the ocean (3) Deformation of sea floor and vertical displacement of water (4) Sudden change in the monsoon wind
Last Answer : (3) Deformation of sea floor and vertical displacement of water Explanation: Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions (including detonations of underwater nuclear devices), landslides, ... the sea, the water above the deformed area is displaced from its equilibrium position.
Description : Which of the following is a result of Surface tension? (1) Gravitational pull (2) Viscosity (3) Capillary action (4) Radiation
Last Answer : (3) Capillary action Explanation: Capillary action is the result of adhesion and surface tension. Adhesion of water to the walls of a vessel will cause an upward force on the liquid at the edges ... intact, so instead of just the edges moving upward, the whole liquid surface is dragged upward.
Description : A satellite stay in orbit because the following two factors are balanced A. Satellite weight and speed B. Gravitational force and centrifugal force C. Centripetal force and speed D. Satellite weight and the pull of the moon and sun
Last Answer : B. Gravitational force and centrifugal force
Description : The rupture and fractionation do not usually occur in the water column in vessel/tracheids during the ascent of sap because of (a) weak gravitational pull (b) transpiration pull (c) lignified thick walls (d) cohesion and adhesion
Last Answer : (d) cohesion and adhesion.
Description : A tachometer is a device used to measure (1) gravitational pull (2) speed of rotation (3) surface tension (4) dispersive power
Last Answer : speed of rotation
Description : Which of the following is a result of Surface tension ? (1) Gravitational pull (2) Viscosity (3) Capillary action (4) Radiation
Last Answer : Capillary action
Description : The cause for the Tsunami, as deduced by the seismologists, is (1) gravitational pull of the moon (2) low pressure trough in the ocean (3) deformation of sea floor and vertical displacement of water (4) sudden change in the monsoon wind
Last Answer : deformation of sea floor and vertical displacement of water
Description : Why does the moon's gravity cause tides on earth but the sun's gravity doesn't? -Space
Last Answer : The ocean tides on earth are caused by both the moon's gravity and the sun's gravity. In general, ocean tides are not generated by the overall strength of gravity, but instead by the differences in gravity ... .. Hope it helps :) Stay Safe, Stay Curious, Keep Learning, Keep Growing..... Thankyou!!!
Description : What are two tracks he suns energy follows when it reaches earth?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What percentage of the suns energy that reaches the earth is absorbed by earth surface?
Last Answer : About 50 percent of the Sun's incoming energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface. In addition, about 9 percent is reflected.About 22 percent of the Sun's incoming energy is reflected by clouds and the atmosphere.About 19 percent of the Sun's incoming energy is absorbed by clouds and the atmosphere.
Description : How does the sun's radiation is reflected back into space by the earth?
Description : What At which angle is the sun's energy strongest when it hits the earth 900 6000 700?
Description : Some areas of the Earth receive more solar radiation than others. Which of the following results from the Sun's uneven heating of the Earth?
Last Answer : climate
Description : At what angle will the sun's rays most directly hit the earth?
Last Answer : 90 degrees
Description : The top atmosphere of the Earth directly reflects back into space nearly what part of the total amount of sun’s energy coming to it? A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% (Answer) D. 50%
Last Answer : C. 30% (Answer)
Description : How much of the sun's total radiation actually reaches the earth? Is it one part in w) 2,000 x) 200,000 y) 2 million z) 2 billion
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- ONE PART IN 2 BILLION
Last Answer : Due to the ecliptic motion the tides are ebb and flow on the earth.
Description : When plants convert the sun's energy into food, which type of energy does the sun energy become?
Last Answer : chemical energy
Description : What is the term for a type of cell converts the sun's energy into electrical energy into?
Description : In a tug of war, five men pull a rope to the left at A and six moen pull the rope at B. A weight of 5 kg is hung vertically from the centre of the rope. In order that the rope AB be horizontal ... to be applied at both ends d.the force required on A must not be equal to that on B e.107 dynes
Last Answer : c. infinite force will be required to be applied at both ends
Description : least expensive dentist that can pull teeth and put dentures in on the same day?
Last Answer : least expensive dentist that can pull teeth and put dentures in on the same day
Description : When troubleshooting a console circuit card suspected of being faulty, first check for proper voltages to the card and then _______________. A. test transistors or integrated circuits for gain and ... D. de-energize the card and check the printed circuit traces for continuity with an ohmmeter
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Mass of Earth when it's radius is 6400 km and gravitational field strength is 9.81 N kg-1 is A. 6.0 × 1024 kg B. 5 × 1023 kg C. 40 × 109 kg D. 9 × 1024 kg
Last Answer : 5 × 1023 kg
Description : A precious stone as clear as diamond. Seek it out when the suns near the horizon. Though you can walk on water with its power. Try to keep it, and it will vanish in an hour. What am I? -Riddles
Last Answer : Ice.
Description : What is the part of the suns atmosphere closest to its surface?
Description : How long would the Suns initial supply of hydrogen last in both seconds and yrs as it fuses 600 bil. k ea. second total H avail. in its lifetime is 1.8x10 to 2nd pwr?
Last Answer : You are supposed to divide the total amount of hydrogen, by the consumption per second. That will give you the time in seconds. You can then convert that to years, by dividing by the number of seconds in a year.
Description : The average person passes out at an acceleration of 7g (that is, seven times the gravitational acceleration on Earth). Suppose a car is designed to accelerate at this rate. How much time (in seconds) would be required for the car to accelerate from rest to 56.3 miles per hour?
Last Answer : I think the Fluther policy is not to help students with their homework, but I always hate this kind of problem and it seems to me that the g is just in there to provide some background and to confuse you.
Description : A satellite orbits around the earth due to a.Celestial force b.Gravitational force c.Centrifugal force d.Centripetal force e.All of the above
Last Answer : c. Centrifugal force
Description : The gravitational field intensity is maximum at the a.107 dynes b.at a height above the surface c.pole d.equator e.centre of the earth
Last Answer : e. centre of the earth
Description : The gravitational field at the surface of the moon is one sixth of that at the surface of the earth. A 72 kg man weighs on the surface of the moon a.137.7 N b.250 c.72 N d.420 N e.117.7 N
Last Answer : e. 117.7 N
Description : Does the Sun have the same gravitational force as the Earth ?
Last Answer : There is a sun like the earth. But it is much more than the earth.