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We start by determining the mass of the Earth. Issac Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation tells us that the force of attraction between two objects is proportional the product of their masses divided by the square of the distance between their centers of mass. To obtain a reasonable approximation, we assume their geographical centers are their centers of mass.
Because we know the radius of the Earth, we can use the Law of Universal Gravitation to calculate the mass of the Earth in terms of the gravitational force on an object (its weight) at the Earth's surface, using the radius of the Earth as the distance. We also need the Constant of Proportionality in the Law of Universal Gravitation, G. This value was experimentally determined by Henry Cavendish in the 18th century to be the extemely small force of 6.67 x 10-11 Newtons between two objects weighing one kilogram each and separated by one meter. Cavendish determined this constant by accurately measuring the horizontal force between metal spheres in an experiment sometimes referred to as "weighing the earth."
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What is the maximum weight a planet can get to?
There is no maximum weight that a planet can get to. A planet's weight depends on its mass and the gravity it has.
Is weight an appropriate measure for matter?
One of many, yes. Weight will determine the matter's 'mass', since those two properties are inextricably linked in a gravity well (on the surface of a planet).
What is the weight on the planet?
The weight of an object on a planet depends on the planet's gravity and the mass of the object. The formula to calculate weight is Weight = Mass x Gravity. So, weight on a planet will be different from the weight on Earth depending on the planet's gravity.
The ratio of the weight of an object on Planet A to the weight of the same object on Planet B is 100 to 3. If an elephant weighs 4700 4700 pounds on Planet and acirc and 128 and 139 A find the and aci?
To find the weight of the elephant on Planet B, we can use the ratio given. If the weight on Planet A is 4700 pounds, and the ratio of weight on Planet A to Planet B is 100 to 3, we can set up the equation: [ \frac{4700}{\text{Weight on Planet B}} = \frac{100}{3} ] Cross-multiplying gives us: [ 100 \cdot \text{Weight on Planet B} = 4700 \cdot 3 ] Solving for the weight on Planet B: [ \text{Weight on Planet B} = \frac{4700 \cdot 3}{100} = 141 ] Thus, the elephant weighs 141 pounds on Planet B.
What determines how much you weigh on any planet or the moon?
There are only 3 variables. Your mass, the mass of the planet or moon that you are on, and the diameter of that planet or moon. You can then mathematically determine your weight in accordance with Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.
How you can determine the star of a star planet?
You can determine star of a star planet by its color also you can determine its temperature by its color by:Joshua R. Dapitillo thanks=)
Does the planet your on determine your mass or weight?
Your mass remains constant regardless of the planet you are on, as it is determined by the amount of matter in your body. However, your weight, which is the force of gravity acting on your mass, varies depending on the gravitational pull of the planet.
What is the force that makes your weight change from planet to planet?
gravity
What is the weight of an object on the surface of a planet with radius r?
The weight of an object on the surface of a planet with radius r is determined by the planet's mass and the object's distance from the planet's center. The weight can be calculated using the formula W (G M m) / r2, where W is the weight, G is the gravitational constant, M is the planet's mass, m is the object's mass, and r is the radius of the planet.
What influence does the planetry size have on the weight of an astronaut?
In the most general terms, the larger the planet the heavier will be an astronaut or any other object on the planet. But it is really mass that will determine the gravity and not the geometric volume of the planet. A larger planet made up of less dense materials may have less gravity than a smaller planet made of very dense materials.
What planet has the greatest weight?
The most massive planet is Jupiter, 318 time the mass of the Earth.
What will be your weight in 4 different planet?
Need the starting weight.
