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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.

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