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All objects exert a gravitational force relative to its size. The sun keeps Earth and the other planets in orbit this way. Is there any way to measure how much of this force objects give off?
D H said:Accelerometers measure acceleration due to everything but gravity.
No. An accelerometer lying on the Earth's surface registers an acceleration of about 1g pointing upward. Here are two perspectives on how accelerometers work.espen180 said:In free fall, you mean? If an accelerometer was lying on the Earth's surface, it would measure the gravitational acceleration of the Earth, right? (Though I guess this can be interpreted as the acceleration of the refrence frame, rather than Earth's gravity.)
Yes, gravitational influence can be measured using various scientific instruments and techniques.
Gravitational influence is typically measured by observing the effects of gravity on objects, such as their motion, acceleration, and distortion.
The most commonly used unit to measure gravitational influence is the Newton (N), which is a unit of force. Other units, such as the kilogram (kg) and meter (m), may also be used in certain calculations related to gravity.
Yes, gravitational influence can be measured on a small scale using highly sensitive instruments, such as a torsion balance or a gravity gradiometer.
Measuring gravitational influence helps scientists understand the behavior of objects in space, the structure of the universe, and the interactions between matter and energy. It also plays a crucial role in our understanding of gravity and the laws of physics.