Gravitational Field Difference on body near a black hole.

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The discussion focuses on the gravitational field difference experienced by a human body near a black hole, calculated using Newton's universal law of gravitation. The participant reported a force of 1020 Newtons, questioning whether this value accurately reflects the expected gravitational effects. Comparisons were made to historical instances of force application, emphasizing that this calculated force is substantial, potentially exceeding forces encountered on Earth. The participant seeks validation of their calculations and insights from others.

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This is not a homework problem per se, but more of boredom, and curiosity. I was trying to calculate the gravitational field difference on a human body if it were near a black hole. Used Newtons universal law of gravitation, and such, and got my numbers. Despite the numbers I got, it just does not seem like a HUGE difference than what I had imagined. Might I have did something wrong? I have attached my writeup on the subject with all the work and calculations done. See what you think. Thanks!
 

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1020 Newtons? Seems like a huge difference to me! Remember that people were pulled apart during the Middle Ages using much less force than that. In fact, that's probably a larger force than you'd find pretty much anywhere on Earth.

P.S. It would be much appreciated if you didn't post attachments in MS Word format.
 
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