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If two objects have an equal mass does a more dense object have a greater gravitational pull?
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No. The gravitational force exerted by one massive object on others depends only on its mass. So long as you are outside of the object, its density is irrelevant.
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Which planet has the weakest gravitational pull?
There are 3 possible answers to this question: Mercury, Mars, or Pluto. The simple definition of gravity is the force of attraction between two objects. Two factors determine gravitational pull: 1) the mass of the two objects and, 2) the distance between the two objects. Gravitational pull is proportional to the product of the masses of the two objects. For example, gravitational pull doubles if either of the two masses is doubled. On the other hand, gravity grows weaker if the two objects are moved farther apart. It is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them, or if the distance is doubled between the two objects, gravity is only 1/4th as strong. So both mass and distance matter when determining gravitational pull. The big variable that the question doesn't address is how far away are you from the planet when you want to know it's "gravitational pull". Do you want to know the gravitational pull at some constant distance in space from each planet's center, or do you want to know the gravitational pull at each planet's surface. Because each planet has a different diameter, the distance from the planet's center varies from planet to planet. Since both mass and distance matter, here are the qualified answers: Pluto has, by far, the least mass of all the planets, but Pluto is now considered to be a "dwarf planet" and is no longer to be considered as a regular planet. If it were to be considered, it would have the least gravitational pull of all the planets at both it's surface and at some fixed distance in space from it's center. Mars has slightly more mass than than Mercury but also has a larger diameter. The math works out that Mars has the least gravity at it's surface. Even less than the surface gravity of Mercury because of Mars' larger diameter. Mercury has slightly less mass than Mars and a much smaller diameter. The math works out that at some constant distance in space, Mercury has the less gravitational pull than Mars because Mercury simply has less mass. Because Mercury's diameter is smaller, which puts you closer to its center, that makes its surface gravity slightly more than Mars'.
Why does the earth make enough gravity that you feel the force?
Because the Earth has a huge amount of mass, despite the distance between you and most of it. _____ Anything with mass (matter particles) exerts a force of attraction called gravity upon all other matter. The strength of this force is proportional to mass, and inversely proportional to the distance between objects. This basically means that more mass equals stronger gravity, but greater distance means weaker gravity. At surface level, all the mass of the Earth is exerting a gravitational force upon you. The mass directly beneath your feet is exerting the greatest force, while mass from the opposite side of the planet is exerting a lesser force because it is more distant. The total force exerted upon you is equivalent to 1G, and this results in your current weight. Under the influence of a greater gravitational force, your weight would be greater despite the fact that you have not increased in mass. Likewise, if gravity was weaker, you would weigh less. If the Earth was smaller but the same mass (i.e.- more dense) and you stood upon its surface, you would be heavier because you would be closer to the centre of the Earth's mass. Likewise, if the Earth was larger but the same mass (i.e.- less dense), you would weigh less at its surface because you would be further from the centre of mass. However, if you were to literally journey to the centre of the Earth so that all the mass of the Earth surrounds you, you would effectively feel weightless.
What atomospheric layer is least dense?
Basically, the higher you get in the atmosphere, the less dense it gets. It's the exosphere.
What different things can crack a rock?
Anything as dense or more dense than the rock. Rocks, sledge hammers, chisels, etc
Is India's population dens or spars?
dense
What objects experience large gravitational forces?
Large dense objects, and the closest objects.
Would two bigger things have a greater gravitational force than two smaller things?
Not necessarily, gravitational pull is dependant upon the mass of an object. A smaller object can have more mass than a bigger object (An extremely dense 1x1x1 cube has more gravitational pull than a less dense 3x3x3 cube that has less mass). Size has absolutely NOTHING to do with gravitational pull.
What star is the densest object known?
The most dense thing known is dark matter but it has not been proven to exist but it is said to be in black hole and the reason a black hole sucks you in is because it is very dense an object with that density has a very strong gravitational pull
How dense can something get before a gravitational field develops?
ANY object is surrounded by a gravitational field.
When an object is heavier does that mean the object is more dense than other objects?
when something is heavy does that mean it is really dense
How can you determine whether a solid object is more dense or less dense?
Gauge its buoyancy. Put it in the water. objects that are less dense will float while objects that are more dense sink.
Why do certain objects sink?
If the object is more dense it will sink
How can you predict whether an object will sink or float?
The density of water is 1 g/cm cubed, and objects more dense that water will sink, while objects less dense than water will float. An object will sink if it weighs more than the water it pushes away, and an object will float if it weighs less than the water it pushes away. The Greek mathematician Archimedes discovered that the amount of water displaced by an object depends on the mass of that object. Mass is the amount of matter in a substance, and dense objects have more mass than less dense objects. Dense objects that do not displace much water will sink, while less dense objects that displace a lot of water will float.
How can you predict whether objects will float or sink?
The density of water is 1 g/cm cubed, and objects more dense that water will sink, while objects less dense than water will float. An object will sink if it weighs more than the water it pushes away, and an object will float if it weighs less than the water it pushes away. The Greek mathematician Archimedes discovered that the amount of water displaced by an object depends on the mass of that object. Mass is the amount of matter in a substance, and dense objects have more mass than less dense objects. Dense objects that do not displace much water will sink, while less dense objects that displace a lot of water will float.
Why do some objects float and others sink?
Whether an object floats or sinks is a function of its relative density, to the medium in which it is placed. If the object is less dense, it floats, If it is more dense, it sinks. Density = Mass per unit Volume
How can you predict if something will sink or float?
An object will sink if it weighs more than the water it pushes away, and an object will float if it weighs less than the water it pushes away. The Greek mathematician Archimedes discovered that the amount of water displaced by an object depends on the mass of that object. Mass is the amount of matter in a substance, and dense objects have more mass than less dense objects. Dense objects that do not displace much water will sink, while less dense objects that displace a lot of water will float.
What object floats partially in water?
objects that are less dense float to the top.
