Gravity Balance Position for Sun and Planets, Earth and Moon
This video calculates the location where the forces of gravity balance for the Sun and the planets Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and for the case of the Earth and the Moon. The Hill Sphere is briefly discussed. It is noted that our Moon experiences more force from the Sun than from the Earth. Our Moon orbits the Sun, not the Earth, but the Earth has enough influence on the Moon to keep the Moon near the Earth. Introductory Physics, Introductory Astronomy
Prof. Greg Clements