Force of gravity/weight vecotr placement?

In summary, the force of gravity is a fundamental force that attracts two objects towards each other and determines their weight. It can be calculated using Newton's law of universal gravitation. Weight vector placement refers to the direction and magnitude of the force of gravity on an object, which can affect its motion. Factors such as mass, distance, and other forces can influence the placement of the weight vector.
  • #1
GnG.Vike13
11
0
we were doing a problem that involved pulling on a normal rectangular block with a horizontal force in class. at the point that it just barely starts tipping, we wanted to figure out the force required. i understood how to do that, but what puzzled me is the blocks weight/force of gravity vector placement. should it come form the object's center of mass, or the bottom of the object? and why? sorry, but this just made no sense to me at all.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
fast misc
 

1. What is the force of gravity?

The force of gravity is the force that attracts two objects towards each other. It is a fundamental force of nature that is responsible for keeping objects in orbit and determining their weight.

2. How is the force of gravity calculated?

The force of gravity between two objects can be calculated using Newton's law of universal gravitation, which states that the force is directly proportional to the product of the masses of the two objects and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

3. What is weight vector placement?

Weight vector placement refers to the direction and magnitude of the force of gravity acting on an object. The weight vector is a representation of this force and its placement can vary depending on the orientation and position of the object.

4. How does the weight vector affect the motion of an object?

The weight vector, along with other forces acting on an object, determines its motion. If the weight vector is greater than the other forces, the object will accelerate towards the ground. If the weight vector is equal to the other forces, the object will remain at a constant velocity. If the weight vector is less than the other forces, the object will accelerate upwards.

5. What factors affect the placement of the weight vector?

The placement of the weight vector is affected by the mass of the object, the mass of the planet or body it is on, and the distance between the two objects. Other factors such as rotation, surface features, and air resistance can also influence the placement of the weight vector.

Similar threads

Replies
16
Views
534
Replies
22
Views
1K
Replies
4
Views
1K
Replies
11
Views
2K
Replies
2
Views
11K
Replies
4
Views
995
Replies
3
Views
1K
Replies
6
Views
1K
  • Mechanics
Replies
2
Views
616
Back
Top