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Explain why Moon exerts a lesser gravitational force on objects as compared to the Earth.

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To explain why the Moon exerts a lesser gravitational force on objects compared to the Earth, we can break down the explanation into clear steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gravitational Force**: The gravitational force between two objects is determined by the formula: \[ F = \frac{G \cdot m_1 \cdot m_2}{r^2} ...
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Knowledge Check

  • The Moon (which is lighter than the Earth) exerts a gravitational force on objects as compared to the Earth.

    A
    lesser
    B
    greater
    C
    equal
    D
    None of these
  • As compared to Moon, earth is

    A
    Dull
    B
    Bright
    C
    Small
    D
    With equal albedo.
  • Both the earth and the moon are subject to the gravitational force of the sun. As observed from the sun, the orbit of the moon

    A
    will be elliptical
    B
    will not be strictly elliptical because the total gravitational force on it is not central
    C
    is not elliptical but will necessarily be a closet curve
    D
    deviates considerably from being elliptical due to influence of planets other than the earth
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