science

What Happens to Gravity Inside a Hollow Earth?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Inside a uniform spherical shell, gravity cancels out completely.
  • This is known as the shell theorem, proven by Newton.
  • If Earth were hollow, you would feel weightless in the cavity.
  • In reality, gravity decreases linearly toward the center due to mass within.

šŸ”— You Might Also Like

šŸ“… On This Day — August 23 events →

1873 — The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operating the first cable car in San Franci

1873 — The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operating the first cable car in San Franci

šŸ“£ Share this fact