Menu
  • Log In
  • Register
  • About
  • What's your big question?
  • What's New
  • Events
  • Contact Us
    • Follow
    • Share
    • Follow
    • Share
    • Follow
Log In / Register
  • Log In
  • Register
  • What's New
  • Events
  • Contact Us
  • Teachers

What is the gravitational field of a hollow Earth?

How would gravity behave if the Earth had a hollow centre? Using Gauss’s Flux Theorem, Dr Tom Crawford (University of Oxford) explains how we can work out the answer to this fascinating question.

Could we live

on another planet?

Vote now
  • Read More
    • When the world is not enough: how to find another planet to live on
    • Why are we now?
    • Could we live on another planet? Take this further...
  • Watch More
    • Can we create artificial gravity?
    • Could human civilisation spread across the whole Galaxy?
    • Extreme survival: do we have what it takes?
    • What is the gravitational field of a hollow Earth?
    • How do you measure a Mars quake?
    • How do you become an astronaut?
    • Living on another planet? Hear from Oxford experts
  • Do More
    • Watch this space...theories from the past

We use cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. By continuing without changing your cookie settings, we assume you agree to this. Please read our cookie policy to find out more.

Dismiss

1 / 2

For the best experience, just turn me around or zoom out!