Gravitational force acts on all objects in proportion to their masses. Why then does a heavy object not fall faster than a light object?

Q: An astronaut takes his bathroom scale to the moon and then stands on it. Is the reading of the scale…

A: A person’s true weight is defined as their weight on the Earth’s surface. The gravitational…

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Q: Calculate the force that a 5 kg block exerts as it rests on the Earth's surface. Assume the…

A: Mass (m) = 5 kg gravitational acceleration (g) = 9.8 m/s2

Q: Why do both the Sun and the Moon exert a greater gravitational force on one side of Earth than the…

A: The gravitational force between two objects is inversely proportional to the square of the distance…

Q: The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Jupiter is 254 percent times that of Earth. An…

A: Given data: Acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Jupiter =254 percent times that of earth…

Q: The gravitational force between two objects with masses 1kg and 26kg separated by a distance 4m is…

A: Masses of the two objects m=1 kg and M=26 kg and distance between them r=4 m. Gravitational constant…

Q: Why don't you notice the gravitational attractions between you and the everyday objects around you?…

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Q: suppose you go from the earth to a planet where the acceleration of the gravity is 2.5m/s2 , on the…

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Q: ID: A Name: 22 The Moon's gravitational ficld strength is approximately one-sixth that of Earth. If…

A: “Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: The magnitude of the force of gravity between two identical objects is given by F. If the mass of…

A: According to Newton's law of gravitation, the gravitational force between two bodies of masses m1…

Q: The medical effects of gravitational force is O varicose veins & skin O brain & skull O varicose…

A: Gravity or gravitational force is the force of attraction between any two objects in the universe.

Q: of gravity increases, escape speed. A. Increases B. Decreases C. Remains the same

A: Escape velocity is the minimum velocity with which object thrown upward so that it crosses…

Q: Gravitational force acts on all bodies in proportion to their masses. Why, then, doesn't a heavy…

A: Given,Two masses which masses are m1 and m2 where (m1 > m2) .AccelerGiven,Two masses which masses…

Q: What happens to the gravitational force of attraction between two objects if you triple the distance…

A: Gravitational force of attraction between two objects is directly proportional to masses of both…

Q: If the Moon has 1/6th the gravity of Earth, which of the following is true? and why? a. A 600lb…

A: Given that is the moon has 1/6 gravity of earth so we have discussed which statement is true.

Q: A 70 kg astronaut is repairing spaceship at a height of 640 km above the surface of earth. His…

A: The weight or gravitational force is the force acting on any object having a mass due to the…

Q: What would be the path on the Moon if somehow all gravitational forces on it vanished to zero?

A: The gravitational force between Earth and moon keeps the moon in a circular orbit. The instantaneous…

Q: If two objects are moved three times closer together, by how much does the gravitational force…

A: Given:If two object are moved three times closer togetherR=3RFind how much does the gravitational…

Q: The gravitational field on the surface of the earth is stronger than that on the surface of the…

A: If the rock is transported from earth to moon, the mass of the rock will remain unchanged. the…

Q: Why don't you notice the gravitational attractions between you and the everyday objects around you?…

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Q: What happens to Gravitational force if I double both of the masses but don't change their distance?…

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Q: Can the gravitational field strength between two objects be zero somewhere along a line joining…

A: The gravitational force is given by the formula; F=Gm1m2r2           (1) where; G - Gravitational…

Q: How much would an 80.0 kg person weigh on Mars, where the acceleration of gravity is 3.93 m/s^2. a.…

A: Given : Mass of a person (m) = 80 kg Acceleration of gravity on Mars (gMars) = 3.93 m/s2

Q: An astronaut lands on a planet that has same mass as Earth but twice the diameter. How does…

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Q: The gravitational acceleration in space is 0 m/s². Calculate the weight in Newtons of an average…

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Q: What is the magnitude of the gravitational attraction between the books?

A: Given  Mass  of physical science textbooks M = 3.8 kg Distance between these similar book is r=…

Q: Whose gravitational force is strong on earth ,sun or moon??

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Q: Directions: Steve and lan are astronauts sent on a mission to a new planet where the gravitational…

A: Write the given values with suitable variables. mS=42 kgmI=50 kggP=3.90 N/kggE=9.8 N/kg Here, mS,…

Q: Does the gravitational (pulling) force increase or decrease if m2 is replaced by

A: Yes  Gravitational force is directly proportional to product of mass of object more massive object…

Q: If someone told you that astronauts are weightless in orbit because they are beyond the pull of…

A: If someone told you that astronauts are weightless in orbit because they are beyond the pull of…

Q: You sit at rest on a chair. Is the normal force from the chair pushing you up a “reaction” force to…

A: Force acting on you when on the chair. FN=mg The mass time the gravitational acceleration. Fg=mg

Q: Why do passengers in high altitude jet planes feel the sensation of weight while passengers in an…

A: Passengers in an orbiting space vehicle are essentially falling towards the Earth. It’s being pulled…

Q: A boy and a girl are sitting on a sofa. They move so that the distance between them is now…

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Q: 12. Suppose the acceleration due to gravity at the earth's surface is 10m/s and at the surface of…

A: The gravitational field intensity is zero at one point between Earth and Mars. Therefore, the…

Q: By how much does the gravitational force that the Earth exerts on you change if you climb a palm…

A: Given data: A person climbs a palm tree.   Providing the man is pulling himself up at constant speed…

Q: A satellite is placed in orbit 1.6(106) m above thesurface of the moon. If the mass of the satellite…

A: F=GmmoonmsatelliteRmoon+h2

Q: Does your desk exert any gravitational force on you? why?

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Q: Does an apple exert a gravitational force on the Earth? If so, how large a force? Consider an apple…

A: According to the newton's law of gravitation, each and every object in the universe attracts each…

Q: Where must an object be placed between the Earth and the Moon in order for there to be no net…

A: The gravitational forces on an object duo to earth and due to the moon are equal.…

Newton's First Law of Motion

If a very smooth ball is rolled down an inclined surface with zero friction, the ball will continue to roll indefinitely for an infinite time, in an attempt to reach to the same height on the opposite hill!