Binary-star planet tidal acceleration
Binary-star planet tidal acceleration is the difference in gravitational pull experienced across a planet due to the influence of two stars.
Also known as: binary planet tidal acceleration
How big is it?
0.01 N of force
Equivalent differential force on a 1 kg body · defined calculation
Typical recorded range: 1 × 10⁻⁵ N to 1 N.
A little perspective
Parabolic-flight microgravity arc is about 2 times larger on this measurement.
Parabolic-flight microgravity arc: A parabolic-flight microgravity arc is a flight manoeuvre that creates short periods of near-weightlessness for people and experiments inside an aircraft.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Binary-star planet tidal acceleration
A defined 0.01 m/s² differential-acceleration comparison across an Earth-sized planet, expressed as equivalent force on a 1 kg body. It is a model value, not a named exoplanet measurement.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked equivalent differential force on a 1 kg body is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Parabolic-flight microgravity arc
A representative aircraft parabola provides about 22 seconds of reduced gravity. Residual acceleration is expressed here as equivalent force on a defined 1 kg sample.
The marked equivalent residual force on a 1 kg sample is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why this measurement?
Why we use 0.01 N
For comparison, this page uses equivalent differential force on a 1 kg body. This is labelled defined calculation: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value. The recorded range is 1 × 10⁻⁵ N to 1 N.
A defined 0.01 m/s² differential-acceleration comparison across an Earth-sized planet, expressed as equivalent force on a 1 kg body. It is a model value, not a named exoplanet measurement.
The identifying illustration and the numerical comparison remain separate. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Binary-star planet tidal acceleration dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 N | 1 × 10⁻⁵ N to 1 N | defined calculation |
Around this scale
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Nearest lower value · Fundamental physicsSoap film pull on a wire0.006 NSoap film pull on a wire is the force created by the surface tension of a soap film stretched across a wire frame.
Nearest higher value · GravityParabolic-flight microgravity arc0.02 NA parabolic-flight microgravity arc is a flight manoeuvre that creates short periods of near-weightlessness for people and experiments inside an aircraft.Sources and method
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SpaceEarth12,740 kmEarth is the rocky planet on which we live and the third planet from the Sun.GravityMoon tidal force across Earth6.6 × 10¹² MNThe Moon tidal force across Earth is the difference in lunar gravitational pull between the near and far sides of the planet, which drives ocean tides.GravityParabolic-flight microgravity arc0.02 NA parabolic-flight microgravity arc is a flight manoeuvre that creates short periods of near-weightlessness for people and experiments inside an aircraft.Fundamental physicsSoap film pull on a wire0.006 NSoap film pull on a wire is the force created by the surface tension of a soap film stretched across a wire frame.Fundamental physicsThrust of a gridded ion engine0.09 NThe thrust of a gridded ion engine is the force generated by accelerating ions through electrostatic grids to provide propulsion in space.Fundamental physicsThrust of a Hall-effect satellite thruster0.1 NThe thrust of a Hall-effect satellite thruster is the force produced by accelerating ions with a magnetic field to propel a spacecraft.
GravityWeight of a 180 g apple1.765 NThis is the downward force exerted by gravity on an average eating apple.Fundamental physicsThrust of an ionocraft lifter0.2 NThe thrust of an ionocraft lifter is the upward force generated by moving ions through air using high voltage, allowing the device to lift itself.