Gravitational Fields: Factors Affecting Force

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The force exerted by a gravitational field on large objects is influenced primarily by the distance between them and their masses. The gravitational field strength is determined by the mass of the object creating the field. Additionally, the energy and momentum of the objects play a crucial role, as they are encapsulated in the energy-momentum-stress tensor, which sources the gravitational field. Understanding these factors is essential for comprehending gravitational interactions. The discussion emphasizes the importance of both mass and distance in gravitational force calculations.
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:cry: can someone please explain and/or elaborate on:
the factors that influence the force exerted by the gravitational field on a large object to another object??
o:) appreciate it~~`~
 
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What thoughts have you had about it?
 
honestly ...nothing much...
i'm wondering if there's anything else i should refer to beside the distance and the weight of the objects
 
Risaka-
"honestly ...nothing much...
i'm wondering if there's anything else i should refer to beside the distance and the weight of the objects"

You mean distance and mass. These are the factors that determine the mutual force of attraction between objects. The gravitational field created by an object depends on the object's mass.
 
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Actually it depends on the objects energy (including rest mass) and momentum. These are combined in the so-called 'energy-momentum-stress' tensor which is the source of a gravitational field.
 
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