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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.
What is the mass of planet earth?
The mass of planet Earth is 5.9736 × 1024 kg
Which inner planet has the most mass?
Mercury is the inner planet with the most mass.
Planet with least mass?
Mercury is the planet in our solar system with the least mass, with a mass of about 0.055 times that of Earth.
What does the gravitational field strength on a planet depend on?
The gravitational field strength on a planet depends on its mass and the distance from the planet's center. The greater the planet's mass, the stronger the gravitational field, and the closer you are to the planet's center, the stronger the gravitational field.
What is in a blackhole?
a lot of empty space and a point singularity at the exact center containing all the mass compressed to infinite density.
What is containing a lot of mass and is large.science?
Astronomical bodies like planets, stars, galaxies, and black holes contain a lot of mass and are considered large in size in the field of science. These objects have a significant gravitational pull due to their mass and play crucial roles in shaping the universe.
What is the formula for density of a planet?
Density of a planet = (Planet's mass) divided by (Planet's volume)
Which planet is closest in mass to the size of planet Earth?
Venus is the planet closest in mass to Earth, with a mass about 81% that of Earth.
Which planet is mostly of ice?
Well, Pluto was the planet which is made of a lot of ice (perhaps about half of the planet's mass), but in 2006 the IAU redefined Pluto as only a Dwarf Planet. The Pluto average temperature is about -229 degrees Celsius.
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.
What is the mass of planet earth?
The mass of planet Earth is 5.9736 × 1024 kg
Do objects that have large masses always have large weights?
well if it has little mass it has little weight and if you have a lot of mass the possibility of it would be that it weights a lot
Which inner planet has the most mass?
Mercury is the inner planet with the most mass.
How does the gravity of the planet vary with its mass?
The larger the planet mass, the bigger force of gravity it has.
What happens to your mass as you move from planet to planet?
Your mass does not change. Your weight, however, changes in proportion to the gravity of each planet.
When a planet has a lot of mass why does it turn into a gas giant?
More mass means a stronger gravitation field. One aspect of planet formation is the evaporation of light volatiles elements from the growing planet due to solar heating. If a forming planet is far enough away from the sun then it is cooler and is able to retain light-weight volatiles from being 'blown away' by solar heating and pressure. If a planet is able to retain Helium then it has the potential of gaining a lot of mass, as Helium is very abundant. If it gains mass due to Helium collection then eventually it will have enough of a gravitational field to retain Hydrogen which is super abundant and the planet just keeps on growing until it has used up everything there is to capture.
