Calculate the force of gravity on a 1-kg mass at Earth’s surface. The mass of Earth is
The force of gravity.
Answer to Problem 22A
The force of gravity acting on a
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of the Earth is
The mass of the object is
The radius of the Earth is
Formula used:
Consider an object of mass
The expression for the force of gravity
Here,
Calculation:
Consider the value of the gravitational constant is
The force of gravity
Conclusion:
Thus, the force of gravity acting on a
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