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What is Gravitational force between earth and moon if the moon moves twice the distance away from earth?
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∙ 14y ago
The mutual force of gravitation between two masses is inversely proportional to the square
of the distance between their centers.
So, when the distance between any two masses doubles, the gravitational force between them
decreases by a factor of 4 . . . it drops to 25%of its original value.
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What force of gravitational force?
The gravitational force depends on the masses involved and on the distance between them. In the case of an object close to Earth's surface, the force is approximately 9.8 newton per kilogram.
What is the relationship between Earth and gravitational force?
Earth has gravity or gravitational force that attracts the moon to the Earth.
When does gravitational force change between objects?
distance
Only the earth exerts gravitional force on all object is it true?
Anything with mass include you and me do exert gravitational force but the earth is massive so it exert more force than any of any small object including us on earth. The gravitational force is done between two mass in following general gravitational law by Newton. F = G.M1m2/R2 We sum up G.M1/R2 as gravity = 9.81 m/s2 for M1 is earth and R = earth radius Between 2 man with m1 and m2 respectively, gravitational force between these two man is at F = G.m1m2/L2 where L = distance between center of mass (you and me for instance). Gravitational force is small compare to earth's gravitational force but it does exist.
Does the increase between two objects increase or decrease the gravitational force between them?
At a greater distance, the gravitational force becomes less.
Does the gravitational force vary with the distance between earth and sun?
The gravitational force between the Earth and sun certainly depends on the distance between the Earth and sun. But the gravitational force between, for example, the Earth and me does not.
How long does the gravitational force between the earth and the moon stretch?
The force is one that acts between the Earth and the Moon and nowhere else. But the gravitational force fields of both objects extend to infinity, reducing as 1 / distance^2.
How does gravity affect your weight?
Due to the earth's mass, gravitational force happens strongly between you and the earth. That is how weight is formed. Remember that two objects have gravitational force between each other, and the closer the distance, the stronger the gravitational force. The bigger the mass, the stronger the gravitational force as well. Since the earth is so huge in size and mass, you have a strong gravitational force acting on you known as weight.
How position relates to gravity?
The distance between two masses is directly proportional to the gravitational force between them. For example, the further you are from Earth's surface, the weaker Earth's gravitational force is on you. Source: high school physics
What force of gravitational force?
The gravitational force depends on the masses involved and on the distance between them. In the case of an object close to Earth's surface, the force is approximately 9.8 newton per kilogram.
Can you create gravitational force?
Gravitational force is the attraction between two masses. It can be explained by Force=(Mass1*Mass2)/Distance. Everything is attracted to the earth because the earth has such a large mass. So on a small scale it is just about impossible to create gravitational force.
What is the relationship between Earth and gravitational force?
Earth has gravity or gravitational force that attracts the moon to the Earth.
What happend to the gravitational force between two objects if the distance between them is decreased?
The gravitational force that one object exerts on another will decrease in magnitude. In the formula for gravitational force, the force is inversely proportional to the square of distance. This means that reducing the distance between the objects will increase the magnitude of gravitational force.
Does the gravitational attraction between earth and an asteroid decrease as the asteroid approaches earth?
The gravitational force (or attraction) between any two objects increases as the distance between them decreases. Thus, as an asteroid approaches Earth, the Earth's gravitational pull will increase as it gets nearer.
What happens to the gravitational force between two objectes if the distance between them is increased?
the gravitational force between them decreases.
How does distance affect the gravitational force between to objects?
Distance decreases the gravitational force, F=k/r2.
What effect does the distance cause on the gravitational force?
since gravitational force is inversely propostional to the sq. Root of distance between them. When distance increases the gravitational force decreasses and it is vice versa.
