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Gravitational force does not change the mass (kilograms)of an object. It merely changes the force at which one object is attracted to the other. This means it's weight (newtons) is raised. The formula for weight is Mass x Force of Gravity, which is why thing seem to weigh less on the moon, their mass does not change, only their apparent weight.

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Does the gravitational force affect measuring the weight and mass of an object on earth and mars?

A different amount of gravitational force will change the weight, but not the mass.


Does the mass of an object change as the distance of gravity changes?

No, the mass of an object remains constant regardless of changes in gravity. Mass is an intrinsic property of an object and does not change with gravitational influence. The weight of an object, however, can change with variations in gravity, as weight depends on the gravitational force acting on the object.


How does the planets mass affect the strength of gravitational force?

The greater the mass, the greater the gravitational force.


How much mass does a celestial object have to have to exert gravitational force?

There is no minimum mass at which point an object (celestial or otherwise) begins to have a gravitational force. Any object with mass has an associated gravitational force. The magnitude of that force is proportional to to the mass of the object - lots of mass results in lots of gravitational force; little masses result in only little gravitational force.


How does gravitational force affect your mass?

Gravitational force does not change your mass. Mass is the same when you are floating in the weightlessness of space, but your mass when put into a gravitational field creates your weight. On Earth, Earth's gravity (gravitational force) pulls on your mass, creating your weight. The mass of an object determines its gravitational pull. A object with a lot of mass like the Earth has a lot of gravitational force/pull -- the force we call gravity. So, your body has a gravitational force, it's just so small, because your mass is small, it isn't noticeable.

Related Questions

What does not change when gravitational force changes?

The mass of an object does not change when the gravitational force changes. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and is independent of the gravitational force acting on it.


Does mass change with gravitational force?

no


Is weight measured of the gravitational force on an object?

Weight is gravitational force on an objects Mass. Mass don't change when gravity changes but the weight does.


Is the weight of an object gravitational force of an object?

Weight is gravitational force on an objects Mass. Mass don't change when gravity changes but the weight does.


Does the gravitational force affect measuring the weight and mass of an object on earth and mars?

A different amount of gravitational force will change the weight, but not the mass.


What happens to an objects mass when gravitational force is increased?

Nothing. The mass will not change with a gravitational increase, but the weight will.


What doesnt change on an object when gravitational force changes?

mass


Is it true that mass changes when gravitational force changes?

No, mass remains constant regardless of changes in gravitational force. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and is independent of gravitational force, whereas weight, which is the force acting on an object due to gravity, can change with variations in gravitational force.


What happens to gravitational force when there is change in mass?

It decreases. For the greater the mass of the object, the more gravity is has.


How does the gravitational force between two objects change if the mass of both objects is doubled?

If the mass of both objects is doubled, the gravitational force between them will also double. This is because the gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the masses of the objects. Thus, doubling the mass of both objects will result in a doubling of the gravitational force between them.


How does gravitational force between two objects change as you increase mass?

It increases


How is gravitational force and mass related?

Gravitational force F = mass x g where g is the gravitational acceleration.