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Mass is a measure of how much matter is in an object; it does not depend on gravity. The mass of 2.0 kg of gold is 2.0 kg no matter where the gold is, so on a planet with three time the gravity, the mass would still be 2.0 kg.
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What is the weight of body of mass 20kg on earth?
On Earth, 20kg is 196 newtons or 44.1 lbs.
If an object had a mass of 20kg what is the force of gravity acting on it on earth?
If an object with a mass of 20 kg is on the surface of the earth or near it, then the object and the earth are attracting each other with a force of 196 newtons (44.1 pounds).
Would a smaller planet than earth with the same shape and size have more gravity?
If the planet is smaller, then it can't have the same size. If you assume that a smaller planet has the same density as Earth (and therefore less mass), its surface gravity will be smaller. If you assume that a smaller planet has the same mass as Earth (and therefore more density), its surface gravity will be greater. This is because we would be closer to the planet's center - or to the planet's matter in general.
Dan has mass of 55 kg on earth What is his mass on a planet that has twice earths gravity?
Dan's mass is the same as it is on Earth. His weight, however, is doubled.
How does a planet's gravity vary with its mass?
The gravity of a planet is directly proportional to its mass, and inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the center of mass. For the gravity on the surface of the planet, the distance is just the planet's radius. Thus, if a planet has three times the mass, it has three times the gravity. If you are three times as far away, the gravity decreases by a factor of nine.
What is the weight in newton of a 20 kg mass on earth and the moon?
The equation to determine the weight of a body on the earth or moon is a modification of Newton's second law, W = mg, where W is weight in Newtons, m is mass in kg, and g is acceleration due to gravity in m/s2.Acceleration due to gravity on the earth is 9.8m/s2. A 20kg mass on the earth would weigh W = 20kg x 9.8m/s2 = 196N.Acceleration due to gravity on the earth is 1.63m/s2. A 20kg mass on the moon would weigh W = 20kg x 1.63m/s2 = 32.6N.
Does the planet Earth have the property of mass?
yes the earth does have a mass because it also is affected by gravity, the gravity from the sun
What is the weight of body of mass 20kg on earth?
On Earth, 20kg is 196 newtons or 44.1 lbs.
How would your weight change on the surface of an earth sized planet whose mass was greater than earth why?
Your weight is directly proportional to the mass and gravity of the planet, if the planet has a greater gravity and mass, you will weigh more.
Is 20kg lead in a vacuum heavier than 20kg feather in a vacuum?
No. Weight = mass x gravity, so for the same mass, you get the same weight.
How would your weight change on the surface of an earth sized planet whose mass was greater the earths Why.?
Your weight is directly proportional to the mass and gravity of the planet, if the planet has a greater gravity and mass, you will weigh more.
If a planet has 4 times the density but half the diameter of earth is it's gravity stronger or less?
No, the gravity of this planet will not be greater than that of earth. If the new planet has a mass equal to that of earth, its total gravity will be the same. There is a little ambiguity regarding 4 times earth density and half the earth's diameter if the idea is to keep the mass of this proposed planet the same as the earth. But setting that aside and assuming that the mass of the new planet is the same as earth's, the gravimetric field will be the same. Gravity is proportional to mass, and identical mass yields identical gravity. Now to the good part! The surface gravity of the new planet will be considerably higher than the surface gravity of earth. Both planets have the same mass and the same gravity, but a person standing on the surface of the new planet will be experiencing a whole lot more force pulling on him. All the mass of the new planet is beneath this person, but he's a lot closer to the center of gravityand will weigh a whole lot more.
If an object had a mass of 20kg what is the force of gravity acting on it on earth?
If an object with a mass of 20 kg is on the surface of the earth or near it, then the object and the earth are attracting each other with a force of 196 newtons (44.1 pounds).
What happens to the mass and weight of an object if it is transported to another planet?
Mass . . . No change. Weight . . . Changes & depends on the gravity on the other planet compared to the gravity on Earth.
How does the earth's gravity hold air around the planet?
Air has mass, and gravity pulls anything with mass. The gravity of the earth "pulls" air down towards it's center.
Does planet Mars have gravity?
Yes it does but not as much as earth does. Every object that has mass also has gravity.
Why does this planet have less gravity than the Earth?
because it has less mass.
