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  1. Gravitational Force in terms of Density? • Physics Forums

    Apr 29, 2017 · The discussion revolves around expressing the gravitational force equation in terms of density, starting from the standard gravitational force formula. Participants express …

  2. How Does the Gravitational Force Equation Change with 1/r^3?

    Jul 24, 2012 · Newtons gravitational law can first be stated: F = G \frac {m_1 m_2} {r^2} where F is the magnitude of the force vector that runs along the line that connects m_1 and m_2. and r …

  3. Why is the thrust equation same under gravitational force?

    Jul 21, 2023 · That is, it wants me to balance out the thrust and gravitational force using the above derived formula for thrust (which has been derived in the case of no external force). …

  4. How Can Gravity Be Expressed as a Function of Density?

    Aug 12, 2011 · Hi, I'm just playing a bit with the numbers... The gravitational strength of a planet really depends on its density, but I'm wondering how I'm supposed to create a formula where …

  5. Gravitational Problem Homework: Solving for Force & Direction

    Oct 27, 2013 · To solve the gravitational problem involving mass M0 and the gravitational force equation Fg = M1M2 (G) / r^2, the first step is to calculate the force on mass M due to M0, …

  6. Gravitational Force (Why the negative sign?) - Physics Forums

    Aug 9, 2007 · Homework Statement How come it is said that attractive forces such as gravitational force have negative sign? And how come the sign is ignored in the case of …

  7. Proving the gravitational force of a solid sphere using integration

    Mar 20, 2024 · This is my attempt at the solution. x from the equation dF = GmdM/x^2 represents the distance between the circular plate’s center of mass and mass m.

  8. Gravitational force equation derived from GR - Physics Forums

    Jan 24, 2022 · But does GR give a simple gravitational equation: Force (as we know it) as a function of distance? (without any complicated tensors). - If yes. What is the equation? Does it …

  9. Why Is Acceleration Due to Gravity a Constant? - Physics Forums

    Sep 15, 2015 · For two objects with masses, the gravitational force on mass 1 due to the gravitational force of mass 2 can be written as where are the masses of object 1 and 2 …

  10. How Do You Calculate the Net Gravitational Force on a Mass in a …

    Jan 8, 2011 · AI Thread Summary To calculate the net gravitational force on a 1kg mass at the origin from surrounding spherical masses, the gravitational force equation F = G m1m2/r² is …