Sun gravitational pull on Jupiter
This is the gravitational force the Sun exerts on Jupiter, keeping the planet in its orbit.
How big is it?
4.2 × 10¹⁷ MN of force
Force · approximate
Typical recorded range: 4 × 10¹⁷ MN to 4.4 × 10¹⁷ MN.
A little perspective
About 2,120 times the mean-separation gravitational force of Earth gravitational pull on the Moon.
Earth gravitational pull on the Moon: Earth’s gravitational pull on the Moon is the force that keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth.
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Sun gravitational pull on Jupiter
A curated sun gravitational pull on jupiter comparison anchor. The representative value and any stated range preserve the backlog measurement convention; operating or experimental conditions can change real observations.
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The marked force is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Earth gravitational pull on the Moon
Approximately 1.98 × 10²⁰ N, calculated with F = GMm/r² using JPL Earth and Moon masses and the 384,400 km mean centre-to-centre separation. The elliptical orbit changes the instantaneous force.
The marked mean-separation gravitational force is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 4.2 × 10¹⁷ MN
For comparison, this page uses force. This is labelled approximate; the central value is useful for comparison, while real values or measurement solutions can vary. The recorded range is 4 × 10¹⁷ MN to 4.4 × 10¹⁷ MN.
A curated sun gravitational pull on jupiter comparison anchor. The representative value and any stated range preserve the backlog measurement convention; operating or experimental conditions can change real observations.
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Recorded properties
Sun gravitational pull on Jupiter dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 × 10¹⁷ MN | 4 × 10¹⁷ MN to 4.4 × 10¹⁷ MN | approximate |
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