Gravitation deep hole physics problem

In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of work required to lift a 1-kg mass from the bottom of a deep hole to Earth's surface. The correct formula for gravitational force is mentioned and it is clarified that the force will only be due to the mass of Earth inside the hole. The necessary volume measurement for this calculation is also mentioned. The conversation concludes with gratitude and the assurance that the problem can now be solved.
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brad sue
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Hi I am stuck with this problem:
A deep hole in Earth reaches a depth of one half of Earth's radius. How much work is done when a 1-kg mass is slowly lifted from the bottom of the hole to Earth's surface?
I use the expression of the gravitation force, F=GMm/R3
so the work would be:
integral (F*(R/2)) from R=R/2 to R=R
I am not sure I am right so I need your input please.
Thank you
Brad
 
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Make sure you include the dependence that M has on r (the integration variable).
 
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Your Force function is incorrect.

The Gravitational Force has an INVERSE SQUARE form [tex]F = m \frac{GM}{r^2}[/tex] .
The Force by Gravity will only be due to the mass of Earth that is
INTERIOR to the mass being lifted - presume uniform mass density, that is [tex]M = M_E \frac{V_{inside}}{V_E}[/tex] .
 
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lightgrav said:
Your Force function is incorrect.

The Gravitational Force has an INVERSE SQUARE form [tex]F = m \frac{GM}{r^2}[/tex] .
The Force by Gravity will only be due to the mass of Earth that is
INTERIOR to the mass being lifted - presume uniform mass density, that is [tex]M = M_E \frac{V_{inside}}{V_E}[/tex] .

Thank you.
But How can I compute the Vinside? we only have the length nothing else?
B
 
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Volume? LxWxH !
Yeah, rxrxr = r^3 , the variable r ,
compared with [tex]R_E^3[/tex] , the maximum R .
 
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lightgrav said:
Volume? LxWxH !
Yeah, rxrxr = r^3 , the variable r ,
compared with [tex]R_E^3[/tex] , the maximum R .

OK! I am sorry . sometimes I am a little bit way off!

thank you so much
I can finish this problem now.

B
 

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