M1 = 8.6 x 106 kg; M2 = 7.4 x 106 kg; M3 = 5.9 x 106 kg; R12 = 3.00 m; R23 = 4.00 m (Universal Gravitation constant = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2/kg2) Question 16 Which vector method would you use to determine the gravitational force on M2? Question 17 Determine the force on M2 due to M1. Question 18 In what direction does the F21, the force of M1 on M2, point?
Gravitational force
In nature, every object is attracted by every other object. This phenomenon is called gravity. The force associated with gravity is called gravitational force. The gravitational force is the weakest force that exists in nature. The gravitational force is always attractive.
Acceleration Due to Gravity
In fundamental physics, gravity or gravitational force is the universal attractive force acting between all the matters that exist or exhibit. It is the weakest known force. Therefore no internal changes in an object occurs due to this force. On the other hand, it has control over the trajectories of bodies in the solar system and in the universe due to its vast scope and universal action. The free fall of objects on Earth and the motions of celestial bodies, according to Newton, are both determined by the same force. It was Newton who put forward that the moon is held by a strong attractive force exerted by the Earth which makes it revolve in a straight line. He was sure that this force is similar to the downward force which Earth exerts on all the objects on it.
M1 = 8.6 x 106 kg; M2 = 7.4 x 106 kg; M3 = 5.9 x 106 kg; R12 = 3.00 m; R23 = 4.00 m
(Universal Gravitation constant = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2/kg2)
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Question 16
Which vector method would you use to determine the gravitational force on M2?
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Question 17
Determine the force on M2 due to M1.
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Question 18
In what direction does the F21, the force of M1 on M2, point?
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Question 19Determine the force on M2 due to M3.
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Question 20
In what direction does the F23, the force of M3 on M2, point?
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Question 21An arrow representing the direction of the total force on M2 will lie in quadrant
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