GRAVITY GRADIENT
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Gravity Gradient.
Gravity Gradient - as a noun
A gradient in the gravitational forces acting on different parts of a nonspherical object
Example: "The gravity gradient of the moon causes the ocean tides on earth"
Example Sentences
"The spacecraft experienced a significant gravity gradient as it moved closer to the planet."
"The gravity gradient between the moon and the Earth affects the ocean tides."
"The scientists studied the gravity gradient to understand the distribution of mass in the galaxy."
"A satellite can measure the gravity gradient to map the variations in gravitational force on Earth."
"The spacecraft's attitude control system corrected for the gravity gradient to maintain stability."
