What is the Gravitational Force Between Objects of Varying Mass and Distance?

In summary, the conversation is about calculating the gravitational force between two objects based on their masses and distance apart. The equation used is F=G(m1m2)/r^2, where G is the gravitational constant. Some questions also require using the formula F=ma.
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Questions;

1. Calculate the gravitational force between two 50 kg objects if they are 7.5 x 10^-1 m apart?

2. the gravitational force between two objects are 2.1 x 10^-1 m apart is 3.2 x 10^-6 N. if the mass of one object is 55 kg, what is the mass of the other object?

3. Two students are sitting 1.5 m apart. one student has a mass of 70 kg and the other 52 kg. what is the gravitational force between them?

4. if two objects, each with a mass of 2 x 10^2, produces a gravitational force between of 3.7 x 10^-6, what is the distance between them?

5. on the surface of planet X an object has a weight of 63.5 N and a mass of 22.5 kg. what is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of planet X?

6. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. it has a mass of 1.9 x 10^27 kg and a radius of 7.18 x 10^7 m. What is the acceleration due to gravityof an object near jupiters surface?

7. If two objects with a mass of 215 kg, produce a gravitational force between them of 5.3 x 10^-6 N, what is the distance between them?

These are questions that I'm confused with, and can't seem to get a right answer.

Thank you
 
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This seem like they can all be answered using one general equation. Do you have an idea of what that equation is?
 
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These are all related to the same equation:

[tex]
F=G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}
[/tex]

where G is the gravitational constant: [itex]G=6.67\times10^{-11}[/itex] m3kg-1s-2. Each question uses this formula, though questions 5 and 6 require further that [itex]F=ma[/itex].
 

1. What is gravitational force?

Gravitational force is the attractive force that exists between any two objects with mass. It is the force responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun and objects on Earth from floating away into space.

2. How is gravitational force calculated?

The strength of gravitational force between two objects is calculated using the formula F = (G * m1 * m2) / r^2, where G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects, and r is the distance between them.

3. What is the difference between mass and weight in terms of gravitational force?

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter an object contains, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. Mass does not change with location, but weight can vary depending on the strength of the gravitational force.

4. How does distance affect gravitational force?

The strength of gravitational force decreases as the distance between two objects increases. This is known as the inverse square law, meaning that if the distance between two objects is doubled, the force between them is reduced by a factor of four.

5. Can gravitational force be shielded or blocked?

No, gravitational force cannot be blocked or shielded. It is a fundamental force of nature that acts on all objects with mass, regardless of any barriers or obstacles in its path.

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