Gravimetric Attraction Akin to that of a Neutron Star

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In a classic Thor comic, Thor is affected by a Graviton Bomb, which subjects him to a gravimetric attraction similar to that of a neutron star. This results in him being pulled down by an immense gravitational force, ultimately burying him under a massive structure of metal, estimated to be 50 feet high and 20 feet wide. The term "gravimetric" relates to both weight and gravity, leading to confusion about whether Thor is buried under the weight of a neutron star or merely experiencing its gravitational pull. The mass of a neutron star is approximately 1.4 to 1.5 times that of the sun. The discussion raises questions about calculating the weight of the material Thor is buried under, particularly in relation to the weight of a sugar cube-sized amount of neutron star material, which is suggested to weigh around a billion tons. The calculations involve determining how many sugar cubes fit into the volume of the metal structure to assess the total weight Thor is under.
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This relates to a feat in a classic Thor comic. Thor is blasted by a Graviton Bomb and "is instantly subject to a gravimetric attraction akin to that of a neutron star.". He is then "pulled irresistibly down by the incalculable increase in local gravity and is quickly buried from view by an ever compacting mass of unimaginable tonnage".

We see him buried under a rectangular mountain of metal, possibly 50 ft high and 20 ft wide.

I know gravimetric can relate to weight and also gravity. The mass of a neutron star is 1.4 (or 1.5 according to other sources) that of our sun.

http://www.space.com/22180-neutron-stars.html

I'm confused by the statements relating to gravimetric and mass. Does this mean Thor is buried under the weight of a neutron star or is subject to the gravitational pull of a neutron star? If the latter is the case and a sugar cube of this matter weighs a billion tons to calculate the weight do we determine how many cubes of sugar are in 1000 ft sq (20 x 50)? If so if a cube of sugar is 1 in square what's the weight he's buried under?
 
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Uberhulk said:
This relates to a feat in a classic Thor comic. Thor is blasted by a Graviton Bomb and "is instantly subject to a gravimetric attraction akin to that of a neutron star.". He is then "pulled irresistibly down by the incalculable increase in local gravity and is quickly buried from view by an ever compacting mass of unimaginable tonnage".

We see him buried under a rectangular mountain of metal, possibly 50 ft high and 20 ft wide.

I know gravimetric can relate to weight and also gravity. The mass of a neutron star is 1.4 (or 1.5 according to other sources) that of our sun.

http://www.space.com/22180-neutron-stars.html

I'm confused by the statements relating to gravimetric and mass. Does this mean Thor is buried under the weight of a neutron star or is subject to the gravitational pull of a neutron star? If the latter is the case and a sugar cube of this matter weighs a billion tons to calculate the weight do we determine how many cubes of sugar are in 1000 ft sq (20 x 50)? If so if a cube of sugar is 1 in square what's the weight he's buried under?
is there anything you can do to reduce the number of questions?
 

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