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If a rocket launches from the earth, how can i calculate the change in acceleration due to gravity as it gets farther and farther away? Thanks!
rhines8 said:it actually is not a homework problem...
In response to Nabeshin-
Ok I thought i could just do this but someone told me otherwise...
rhines8 said:If a rocket launches from the earth, how can i calculate the change in acceleration due to gravity as it gets farther and farther away? Thanks!
Gravity is a force that attracts objects with mass towards each other. The strength of gravity depends on the mass and distance between two objects. In space, objects still have mass and therefore still have gravity that pulls them towards each other. However, the force of gravity decreases as the distance between two objects increases.
In space, there is actually still gravity, but it is much weaker compared to the gravity on earth. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are able to float because they are constantly falling towards the earth due to the earth's gravity, but they are also moving forward at a fast enough speed to keep missing the earth. This is known as freefall.
Being in a low gravity environment for an extended period of time can have some negative effects on the human body. In space, the lack of gravity means that the body doesn't have to work as hard to support itself, which can lead to muscle and bone loss. Astronauts also experience changes in their cardiovascular system, as the heart does not have to work as hard to pump blood against the force of gravity. This can cause problems when returning to earth's gravity.
Gravity is a natural force and cannot be turned off or manipulated. However, scientists are able to simulate microgravity (very low gravity) by using specialized equipment such as parabolic flights or centrifuges. In these environments, the force of gravity is reduced, but it is not completely eliminated.
Objects in orbit around earth are constantly falling towards the earth due to the force of gravity. However, they are also moving forward at a fast enough speed to keep missing the earth, causing them to stay in a continuous orbit. The strength of gravity also decreases with distance, which is why objects in higher orbits experience less gravitational force compared to objects in lower orbits.