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If an object has a mass of 20 kg what is the force of gravity acting on it on earth?
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∙ 14y ago
Force is equal to mass times acceleration, in this case the acceleration due to gravity. Gravity has an acceleration of 9.8 meters per second squared, so the total force is 196 Newton's. (1 Newton = 1 kg meter per second squared)
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoThis is a good question to explain a free-body diagram. It is extremely helpful to solve problems like these. A free body diagram is a visualization of the forces acting on an object. We draw a picture of a box hanging from a cord. There are two forces acting on this box, mg which is the gravitational force(pulling down), and the 600 newton force from the crane(pulling up). We can take this 600 newton force and from it subtract the gravitational force. The definition of the gravitational force is mass times the gravitational constant, which on earth, is 9.8. 50kg X 9.8 =490 600-490 = 110N. Essentially, the crate will act as if there is no gravity, and a 110 newton force is pulling up on it. We now use newtons second law, F = ma. We have both the force and the mass, so we can find the acceleration. 110 N = 50 kg X acceleration. 110N/50kg = a. a = 2.2 m/s2 Hope this helps!
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∙ 9y agoF=mass*acceleration due to gravity. F= 20kg*9.81m/s^2. Multiply and that's your final answer.
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∙ 13y agoIf an object with a mass of 20 kg is on or near the surface of the earth, then the object
and the earth are attracting each other with a force of 196 newtons (44.1 pounds).
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∙ 14y ago'How much' what ?
Pressure ?
Weight ?
Gravitational attraction ?
Bending moment ?
Mental stress ?
Buoyancy ?
Cost ?
Thermal energy ?
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∙ 9y agoIts net force is 196N
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What is the mass of an object if the force of gravity acting on its mass is 1033 Newtons?
If we have a force acting on a body and we know what that force is, and we also know that the force is gravity, we can solve because we know the force gravity exerts on a mass. If we take the total force acting on the body and divide it by the force of gravity per one unit of mass, we can find the number of units of mass that cause gravity to act on the object. We have 1033 Newtons of force acting on the object. Gravity pulls down with a force of 9.8 Newtons on 1 kilogram of mass. Our 1033 Newtons divided by 9.8 Newtons per kilogram = 105.41 kilograms
Pull acting on an object caued by the Force of gravity is called the?
Gravitational Pull, push, or force.
When the forward inertia of a projectile balances the downward pull of gravity the object is?
Your question isn't exactly stated correctly, but the result that I believe you are looking for is that, the object will be in Orbit around the Earth. This happens when the Centrifugal Force (outward from the rotation) balances out against the Pull of Gravity (Inward). For a body rotating about the Earth, the inward Force would be the Force of Gravity, which would account for the Centripetal Force. Gravity is 'taking the place of' the piece of string that holds an object in place when it is swung around in a circle.
Which force is responsible when a ripe fruit falls from a tree?
Of course, the gravitational pull of the earth is the prime factor here. The apple is being pulled to the centre of the earth, but in most cases is blocked by something .Example, the ground. Gravity is pulling everything toward it, but depending on how heavy it is determines how much force that gravity has over the object. For example: Gravity has more control over a car than a helium balloon, because the heavier the object, the more gravitational pull it conducts.
One newton approximately equals the force of gravity acting on an object of 1000 true or false?
i think its true
The force of gravity acting upon the mass of an object?
That's usually called the object's "weight". Like say if you're talking about the forces of gravity between you and the Earth, the force of gravity acting on you is your weight on the Earth, and the force of gravity acting on the Earth is the Earth's weight on you, and they're equal.
When an object is sitting on the Earth what do you call the force of gravity that is acting on the object?
weight
Measure of the force of gravity acting on an object is what?
The force of gravity between the Earth and an object on its surface is what we call the object's "weight". What is not generally appreciated is that the object attracts the Earth toward it with the same force. This means that whatever your weight is on Earth, it's the same as the Earth's weight on you.
Measure of force of gravity acting in an object?
weight, The weight of an object is the force of gravity acting on it.
Why does an object accelerate when it falls towards the earths surface?
The force of gravity pulls it down to the earth.
How are mass weight and acceleration related to gravity?
Gravity is the force that attracts two masses together. Weight on Earth is the force of gravity acting upon an object on Earth. The formula for force is: F=ma -or- Force=mass x acceleration So, multiplying an object's mass by its acceleration due to gravity (9.8m/s2 on Earth) will give you the measurement of the force of gravity acting upon the object, also known as the object's weight.
What does weight measure?
Weight is the measurement of gravitational force on an object, relevant to Earth.
What are some of the force that effect an object on earth?
On earth, the forces acting on any object is gravity. Since there is an equal and opposite reaction to any force, the earth pushes back on the object. This is called the normal force.
Why does weight depend on earth's gravitational force?
The scientific definition of weight is that it is the the force of gravity acting on an object.
What happens when the only force acting on an object is gravity?
In that case, the object is said to be in "free fall". If the gravity is due to the attraction from a single object, such as Earth, the other object will accelerate towards Earth or whatever.
Is mass or weight the measure of the force of gravity acting on an object?
The force of gravity on an object is called its weight.Note that mass is what CAUSES this force of gravity.
The downward force acting on an object in free fall is the force of what?
The downward force acting on an object in free fall is Gravity.
