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The inverse square law is a logical extension of the geometry of space. As gravity propagates from a mass, it can be thought of as creating an expanding sphere of force. If we imagine gravity to be produced by an emission of particles called gravitons (much as light is caused by an emission of photons) then at any given distance, the photons are dispersed throughout the spherical surface of the expanding sphere, and as that surface increases proportionately to the square of the radius, so do the gravitons become less dense, according to the square of the distance. Even if we use a different model of what gravity does, not requiring gravitons, the math works out the same, because you have the same expanding sphere.
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Gravity decreases according to which law?
Gravity doesn't decrease. It follows the same simple mathematical formula at all distances.The mutual gravitational force of attraction between two mass objects decreases according tothe inverse square law.
How is coulombs law similar to newtons law of gravity?
Both are 'Inverse square' forces, f=k/r2 .
If the law of gravity instead of become inverse square law than?
The details depend on what specific rule you are thinking about. The inverse-square law for gravity and electricity basically follows from the fact that we live in a three-dimensional space. In a four-dimensional space, for example, the law of gravity (as well as electrostatics) would be inverse-cube. With such a law, there could be no stable orbits, for planets, etc. (any small perturbation in a circular orbit would make the planet fall into the Sun, or make it go away without coming back).
How does the force of gravitationbetween two objects change when the distance between them is reduced to half?
In that case, the force would increase by a factor of 4. Gravity obeys an inverse-square law.In that case, the force would increase by a factor of 4. Gravity obeys an inverse-square law.In that case, the force would increase by a factor of 4. Gravity obeys an inverse-square law.In that case, the force would increase by a factor of 4. Gravity obeys an inverse-square law.
Will Hooke's Law still hold without gravity?
Yes, since it is unrelated to gravity.
Gravity decreases according to which law?
Gravity doesn't decrease. It follows the same simple mathematical formula at all distances.The mutual gravitational force of attraction between two mass objects decreases according tothe inverse square law.
How is coulombs law similar to newtons law of gravity?
Both are 'Inverse square' forces, f=k/r2 .
If the law of gravity instead of become inverse square law than?
The details depend on what specific rule you are thinking about. The inverse-square law for gravity and electricity basically follows from the fact that we live in a three-dimensional space. In a four-dimensional space, for example, the law of gravity (as well as electrostatics) would be inverse-cube. With such a law, there could be no stable orbits, for planets, etc. (any small perturbation in a circular orbit would make the planet fall into the Sun, or make it go away without coming back).
How does the force of gravitationbetween two objects change when the distance between them is reduced to half?
In that case, the force would increase by a factor of 4. Gravity obeys an inverse-square law.In that case, the force would increase by a factor of 4. Gravity obeys an inverse-square law.In that case, the force would increase by a factor of 4. Gravity obeys an inverse-square law.In that case, the force would increase by a factor of 4. Gravity obeys an inverse-square law.
Will Hooke's Law still hold without gravity?
Yes, since it is unrelated to gravity.
How does gravity change if you double the distance from the center of mass?
It's an inverse squared law. So gravity is (1/2)^2 1/4 of the first value
The statement The law of gravity has held every day of your life therefore you expect the law of gravity to hold tomorrow is an example of?
induction
Why do you think the elements are lighter in the exosphere?
Do you mean elements or molecules? Gravity is acting more weakly on them (inverse square law).
Can you ever lose gravity?
No, gravity can never be lost. It can lose it's attraction as you move farther away. For more information look-up the Inverse Square Law by Newton.
How did newtons work on orbits add to work Kepler had done?
Newton derived Keplars findings from Newton's Theory of Gravity. Thus, newton 'explained' the basis for Keplars findings and extended them.
Can planets repel each other along with attraction?
Gravity is a force of attraction only. Newton's law describes only an inverse square attraction, which is different than the inverse square law of electric charge which allows both attraction and repulsion. Within the theory of general relativity, gravity has a different interpretation as curvature of space-time, but that is not essential to the present question.
What is the differences n similarities of gravity force and electricity force?
Similarities: Both obey an inverse-square law, and, it seems, extend to an arbitrarily far distance.Differences: Gravity is always attractive; gravity is much weaker for individual particles, but because it is always attractive, the overall effect at long distances, and for large masses, is predominant.Similarities: Both obey an inverse-square law, and, it seems, extend to an arbitrarily far distance.Differences: Gravity is always attractive; gravity is much weaker for individual particles, but because it is always attractive, the overall effect at long distances, and for large masses, is predominant.Similarities: Both obey an inverse-square law, and, it seems, extend to an arbitrarily far distance.Differences: Gravity is always attractive; gravity is much weaker for individual particles, but because it is always attractive, the overall effect at long distances, and for large masses, is predominant.Similarities: Both obey an inverse-square law, and, it seems, extend to an arbitrarily far distance.Differences: Gravity is always attractive; gravity is much weaker for individual particles, but because it is always attractive, the overall effect at long distances, and for large masses, is predominant.
