Earth-Moon L1 tidal acceleration over one kilometre
Earth-Moon L1 tidal acceleration over one kilometre is the difference in gravitational pull experienced across a one-kilometre distance near the Earth-Moon L1 point.
Also known as: L1 tidal gradient over one kilometre, Earth Moon L1 gravity gradient
How big is it?
8.03 × 10⁻⁸ N · equivalent differential force on a 1 kg body
Equivalent differential force on a 1 kg body · derived model
Typical recorded range: 6 × 10⁻⁸ N to 1 × 10⁻⁷ N.
A little perspective
Earth-Moon L1 tidal acceleration over one kilometre vs Gravitational attraction between two people one metre apart: weight comparison
The gravitational attraction between two people one metre apart is about 3.74 times the Earth–Moon L1 tidal acceleration over one kilometre.
FORCE
Earth-Moon L1 tidal acceleration over one kilometre is the difference in gravitational pull experienced across a one-kilometre distance near the Earth-Moon L1 point.
This is the gravitational force that two people exert on each other when separated by one metre.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Earth-Moon L1 tidal acceleration over one kilometre
Equivalent differential force on a 1 kg body: 8.03 × 10⁻⁸ N; derived model; range 6 × 10⁻⁸ N–1 × 10⁻⁷ N.
About 8.03 x 10^-8 m/s2 difference across a 1 km radial baseline near Earth-Moon L1, expressed as equivalent force on a defined 1 kg body. Orientation and ephemeris change the result.
NASA JPL — Planetary satellite physical parameters
The marked equivalent differential force on a 1 kg body is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Gravitational attraction between two people one metre apart
Force: 3 × 10⁻⁷ N; approximate; range 1 × 10⁻⁷ N–1 × 10⁻⁶ N.
A curated gravitational attraction between two people one metre apart comparison anchor. The representative value and any stated range preserve the backlog measurement convention; operating or experimental conditions can change real observations.
Defined examples — our methodology
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Why we use 8.03 × 10⁻⁸ N
We compare the Earth–Moon L1 tidal acceleration over one kilometre. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 6 × 10⁻⁸ N to 1 × 10⁻⁷ N.
About 8.03 x 10^-8 m/s2 difference across a 1 km radial baseline near Earth-Moon L1, expressed as equivalent force on a defined 1 kg body. Orientation and ephemeris change the result.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.03 × 10⁻⁸ N | 6 × 10⁻⁸ N to 1 × 10⁻⁷ N | derived model |
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Nearest lower valueGravity and forceGravitational attraction between two one-kilogram masses one metre apart6.7 × 10⁻¹¹ NForceThis is the gravitational force acting between two one-kilogram objects placed one metre apart in a vacuum.Nearest higher valueGravity and forceGravitational attraction between two people one metre apart3 × 10⁻⁷ NForceThis is the gravitational force that two people exert on each other when separated by one metre.Sources and method
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- NASA JPL — Planetary satellite physical parametersEarth and Moon gravitational parameters support the stated circular restricted three-body L1 gradient calculation.
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