Does Gravitational Force Decrease When Used to Move a Mass?

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Start date Jun 12, 2009
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Gravitational force does not decrease when it is used to move a mass, as force is not a finite resource that can be 'used up.' While the force does perform work on the mass, this does not imply a reduction in the gravitational force itself. The distinction between force and energy is crucial; force is a vector quantity that causes motion, whereas energy is the capacity to do work. Therefore, gravitational force remains constant regardless of its application in moving a mass. Understanding this difference is essential in physics discussions about force and energy.

Jun 12, 2009

jobyts

If gravitational force act on a mass, shouldn't the gravity get reduced, since the force was used to move the mass?

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Jun 12, 2009

Nick89

A force is not something that gets 'used up'. So no.

Jun 12, 2009

jobyts

Nick89 said:

A force is not something that gets 'used up'. So no.

But the force did some work on the mass, right?

Jun 12, 2009

russ_watters

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Sure, butso what? Force is not energy.

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