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This tag is for questions regarding the Newtonian model of gravity in which the force between two objects is given by $~GMm/r^2~.$ It is a natural phenomenon by which all things with mass or energy – including planets, stars, galaxies, and even light – attract one another. On Earth, gravity gives weight to physical objects, and the Moon's gravity causes the ocean tides.
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Hammer will fall faster than the feather on the moon. 10 second thought experiment! [duplicate]
Please explain where my logic is wrong.
a) Ignoring air, the same bowling ball will fall faster on Earth than on the Moon.
b) Now, for the feather and hammer on the Moon, reverse your point of view …
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Why Sun is not able to attract mercury closer?
The Sun is pulling Mercury.
If the Sun were not pulling Mercury, it would go out of the Solar system in a straight line.
It's a balancing act between the Sun's pull inwards and Mercury's tangential …