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How does the force of gravity pulling on the rocket changes as the distance between it and the plant increases?

The force is given by Newton's formula for gravitation. As the distance increases, the force decreases.


What is the formula needed to measure the earth's mass?

You use the universal formula for gravitation. Lab measurements - such as the Cavendish balance - are used to determine the constant, G. Once this is known, you can measure the force of gravity between a known mass, and Earth, and insert the values in the formula for gravitation.


How do you calculate gravitational constant?

You measure the gravitational force between two objects - this can be done with a Cavendish balance. Then you plug in the numbers (masses, and force) into the universal formula for gravitation.


How can you find the force between objects that are any distnace apart?

You can find the force between objects that are any distance apart by using the formula for the gravitational force, which is F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2, where G is the universal gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses of the objects, and r is the distance between their centers. This formula describes the attractive force between any two objects in the universe.


Does a person have force friction and gravitation?

Yes. -- Force when you lift something. -- Friction on the soles of your shoes when you walk. -- Gravitation all the time.


What is the difference between the gravitation and law of universal gravitation?

Gravitation is the natural force of attraction that exists between all objects with mass, while the law of universal gravitation is a scientific principle formulated by Newton that quantifies this force as being directly proportional to the product of the masses of the objects and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. In essence, gravitation is the phenomenon, whereas the law of universal gravitation mathematically describes how this force behaves.


What the si unit of force and gravitation?

unit of both gravitation and force is newton(N) if you mean gravitational constant the unit is-Nm^2/kg^2


Can you give an example of a sentence using the word gravitation?

Newtons law of gravitation show us that the gravitation force between two objects directly proportion to their masses.


What creates gravitation force?

Mass and/or Energy


The force of a gravitation between two objects is 500 newtonswhat would the force of gravitation be if the distance between these two objects increased by 10 times?

when the distence between the two objects is increased by ten times then the force of gravitation will reduce by 100 times.


What does force have to do with the moon orbiting the earth?

Force? As in The Force from Star Wars? Or a gravitation force? Care to explain?


Why is gravitation and acceleration the same?

They are not. Gravitation is a force and forces (if they can overcome friction) will cause accceleration. The two are not the same.