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seto6
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been a while since i have done physic... for got how to calculate gravitational filed...
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Gravitational field is a concept in physics that describes the force of gravity experienced by an object in a particular location. It is a vector field that represents the magnitude and direction of the gravitational force around a massive object.
The gravitational field is calculated using the formula F = GmM/r^2, where F is the force of gravity, G is the universal gravitational constant, m and M are the masses of the two objects, and r is the distance between them.
Gravitational field is a vector field that represents the force of gravity, while gravitational potential is a scalar field that represents the potential energy of an object in a gravitational field. In other words, gravitational field tells us how strong the force of gravity is, while gravitational potential tells us how much potential energy an object has in a particular location.
The gravitational field is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between two objects. This means that as the distance increases, the gravitational field decreases. Therefore, the farther an object is from a massive object, the weaker the gravitational field it experiences.
Calculating gravitational field is important in many areas of science and engineering. It is used in space exploration, satellite and planetary orbit calculations, and even in designing roller coasters. It is also essential in understanding the behavior of planets, stars, and galaxies in the universe.