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Since gravity is basically a force then, it is determined by both mass and size. Also weight.

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How does size of an object impact gravity?

The size of an object does not impact gravity directly. Gravity is determined by the mass of an object and the distance between objects. The larger the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull will be on other objects.


Do small objects have more or less gravity than large objects?

All objects with mass exert a gravitational force, but the force is determined by the mass of the objects and their distance from each other, not their size. So, it's the mass, not the size, that determines the strength of gravity.


What dictates gravity density or size?

The force of gravity is determined by (a) the masses involved, and (b) the distance between the masses. Of course, in the case of a planet for example, you can determine the mass if you know its average density and its size. Note that for a homogeneous sphere, the force of gravity on an object outside the planet is the same as if all mass were concentrated in the center.


Is the weight of an object dependent on mass?

No, look at a the the size of a beachball and the size of a Bowling ball. Answer2: Yes. The weight of an object is dependent on mass. Weight = mass times gravity acceleration g, W = mg.


All objects near the earth surface regardless of size and weight have the same force of gravity acting on them?

Yes, that's correct. The force of gravity on an object near the Earth's surface is determined by the mass of the object and the mass of the Earth, and is independent of the object's size or weight. This is described by the equation F = mg, where F is the force of gravity, m is the mass, and g is the acceleration due to gravity (which is approximately 9.81 m/s^2 on the Earth's surface).

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How does size of an object impact gravity?

The size of an object does not impact gravity directly. Gravity is determined by the mass of an object and the distance between objects. The larger the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull will be on other objects.


Do small objects have more or less gravity than large objects?

All objects with mass exert a gravitational force, but the force is determined by the mass of the objects and their distance from each other, not their size. So, it's the mass, not the size, that determines the strength of gravity.


Why would escape velocity be different on a different planet?

The escape velocity is determined by the gravity of the planet which in turn is determined by the mass and size of the planet


Why do all the planets have different fields of gravity?

Planets have different fields of gravity because their mass and size vary. The larger and more massive a planet is, the stronger its gravitational pull will be. The strength of gravity on a planet is determined by its mass and radius.


What dictates gravity density or size?

The force of gravity is determined by (a) the masses involved, and (b) the distance between the masses. Of course, in the case of a planet for example, you can determine the mass if you know its average density and its size. Note that for a homogeneous sphere, the force of gravity on an object outside the planet is the same as if all mass were concentrated in the center.


Why does gravity differ on didderent planets?

Gravity differs on different planets because it is determined by the mass of the planet. The larger the mass, the stronger the gravitational pull. Each planet has a unique mass and size, resulting in different levels of gravity on each planet.


Does size affect gravity's strength?

Size does not but mass does.


How does gravity effect motion?

Gravity is completely responsible for planetary motion. The shape and size of each orbit, and the speed of the planet at every point in its orbit, taken along with the mass of the sun, are completely determined by the behavior of gravity.


Would a smaller planet than earth with the same shape and size have more gravity?

If the planet is smaller, then it can't have the same size. If you assume that a smaller planet has the same density as Earth (and therefore less mass), its surface gravity will be smaller. If you assume that a smaller planet has the same mass as Earth (and therefore more density), its surface gravity will be greater. This is because we would be closer to the planet's center - or to the planet's matter in general.


Is the weight of an object dependent on mass?

No, look at a the the size of a beachball and the size of a Bowling ball. Answer2: Yes. The weight of an object is dependent on mass. Weight = mass times gravity acceleration g, W = mg.


The volume of an atom is determined by the size of?

By the size of the atom and its mass


All objects near the earth surface regardless of size and weight have the same force of gravity acting on them?

Yes, that's correct. The force of gravity on an object near the Earth's surface is determined by the mass of the object and the mass of the Earth, and is independent of the object's size or weight. This is described by the equation F = mg, where F is the force of gravity, m is the mass, and g is the acceleration due to gravity (which is approximately 9.81 m/s^2 on the Earth's surface).