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Gravity

One of the four fundamental interactions, gravity is responsible for the fact that any objects with mass attract one another. According to general relativity, it is a space time curvature, but according to quantum mechanics it is the result of exchanges of virtual gravitons.

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What affects the speed of a falling object?

The mass of a falling object will affect the speed at which it falls. Additionally, the shape or geometryof that object will also have an effect. The shape of a falling object will have a dramatic effect on the amount of dragthat the object will experience. Consider that a flat piece of cardboard will fall more slowly than a glass ball of the same mass, and it will be more easy to visualize how drag is a function of shape.

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Beulah the Buzzer gagged on the first sentence of the response above, and

Signor Galileo rotated 2pi in his crypt.

The mass of a falling object will NOT affect the speed at which it falls.

The remainder of the response above is correct and well stated, provided only

that the objects are falling through air. If not, then neither their shape nor their

geometry affects their rate of fall either.

How do you do level 21 in gravity master?

I would help you if i could, but i am also stuck on that level! :/ If you beat it already, you should help me. :D

How Fast does a bike roll down a hill?

It depends on how you push it down.

Terminal velocity (top speed) is when the driving force is matched by the two opposing drag forces, air drag force and rolling resistance force.

The (constant) driving force (due to gravity) you get from :

force (N) = mass (m) of bike and rider in kg * g * sine ( incline angle in degrees) )

( g = local gravity rate (use 9.8 (m/s)/s ) )

The air drag force in newtons = drag coefficient (use 0.24) * velocity ^2

(velocity is in m/s)

The (constant) rolling resistance force in newtons = m * g * cosine (incline angle ) * rolling resistance coefficient (use 0.03).

Sequence : guess at top speed (in m/s), calculate the for and against forces for that speed, and adjust this guess until its zero.

What is the relationship between acceleration and distance?

displacement (s)=initial velosity(u)*time(t) + 1/2 acceleration (a)*(t^2) from a stationary start this simplifies to s=1/2a(t^2) this arises from the fact that a is the second integral of s with respect to time eg. d/dt=s: x=st+u (velosity v=distance*time +initial velosity) (d^2)/d(t^2)= s(t^2)/2+ut+d=a as we are measuring displacement and not position, the constant of integration d drops, leaving a=s(t^2)/2+ut : s=ut+1/2a(t^2)

Give an example of straight line motion including its cause and the effect?

example: if u put a small object on a roller coaster ride, it falls out in a straight line...

example: if u go on the empire state building and drop a object in would drop to the ground in a straight line all the way down.

If gravity is pulling you what is pushing you back?

Nothing.

Actually gravity is pushing you down but there is enough air resistance on the earth to stop us feeling heavy and crushed

What factors affect the speed of a falling object?

Factors that increase speed of a falling object:

HEIGHT - The longer an object is in the air the more speed it gains due to gravity

GRAVITY - The strength of the acelleration due to gravity (eg the moon is different to earth)

STARTING VELOCITY - The speed the object starts at.

Factors that decrease the speed of a falling object:

AIR RESISTANCE - Air resistance is a major factor however it in itself is dependant on the air pressure around the object and the surface area of the object.

When was the foucault pendulum made?

February, 1851. More details are available from the wikipedia article about the Foucault pendulum.

How high would a person jump on Mercury?

Since on average, you would weigh about 40% on Mercury as you would weigh on Earth, with practice you could expect to be able to jump about 2½ times as high.

Why do whirlpools rotate clockwise in southern hemisphere?

That is a myth based on the supposed effect of the coriolis force. The rotation of the earth is supposed to impart clockwise motion in fluids in the Southern hemisphere. While this works for atmospheric systems (storms), whirlpools are too small to be so affected: initial and local conditions have much more of an effect.

What is downward motion?

Downward motion is defined as the movement of one's center of gravity towards the performance surface.

Why is it more difficult to go up a slope than coming down?

To ascend a slope, you have to overcome the force of gravity that is pulling down on you. Coming down a slope, gravity will tend to accelerate your descent (as it would when sliding down a hill). Although you still have to lift your feet from the ground (opposing gravity) if you are walking, you do not have to lift your body through the entire step, as you do when going uphill.

Why do small planets have weak gravity?

Gravitational attraction is proportional to mass.

What is the specific gravity of light rum?

It depends on strength of the rum or more specifically the percentage of alcohol by volume. Most commonly the ABV is 40% (80% proof) and the density is 0.9755 meaning its around 2.5% less dense than water.

What episode of glee is defying gravity in?

The episode is called 'Wheels'. I believe it is episode number nine (9). Its about 29:30 into the episode.

What would I weigh on Mar's if I am 75 pounds on earth?

The acceleration of gravity on the surface of Mars is 3.711 meters per second-squared,
compared to 9.807 on the Earth's surface.

So you would weigh (75 pounds) x (3.711/9.807) = 28.38 pounds (rounded)

How does the sun's gravity affect the earth?

The sun's gravity keeps the Earth in orbit around it, causing it to move in an elliptical path. This gravitational force also influences the tides on Earth by pulling on the oceans, creating the phenomenon of high and low tides. Additionally, the sun's gravity affects the Earth's axial tilt and rotation.

What is the effect of gravity - on the motion of falling objects - that are not inhibited by air resistance?

All objects, under these conditions, will accelerate at the same rate as they fall.

(Note: Just the fact that you can call it a "falling" object is one of the effects of gravity.)

What equations describe centripetal acceleration?

You can do the following. Make a diagram to illustrate the initial velocity at a certain position, and the velocity after a short time, delta-t. Calculate the change of velocity (delta-v) during that time. Divide delta-v by delta-x to get the acceleration. Finally, calculate the limit as delta-t tends toward zero - that is, figure out what happens when delta-t gets smaller and smaller.

Does gravity depend on density?

Gravity does not depend on density. Gravity is the gravitational pull that is invisible and cannot be touched or changed. Density is how much matter is packed within an object, which can be changed. Gravity and density are two totally different things, and are in no way related, therefore gravity does not depend on density.