gravitation

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Diagram showing how gravity decreases with distance from Earth, with a series of labeled distances extending from the planet. For each distance, values are given for gravitational acceleration and the weight of a 100-pound person at that location.

How gravity works on Earth and in the universe

How does Earth orbit around the Sun?

gravitation: Media

physical process

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How gravity works on Earth and in the universe

How gravity works on Earth and in the universe

Learn about the concept of gravitational force in Newton's theory of gravitation.

Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

How does Earth orbit around the Sun?

How does Earth orbit around the Sun?

Explanation of how objects under the influence of gravity move in orbits.

Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

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Diagram showing how gravity decreases with distance from Earth, with a series of labeled distances extending from the planet. For each distance, values are given for gravitational acceleration and the weight of a 100-pound person at that location.

gravitational force

Earth's gravitational force weakens with increasing distance.

Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.