Question

Which object would have a LARGER gravitational force acting upon it? (assume the objects are at the same height above the Earth.)

Answer 1

Newtons Second law

Force = mass x acceleration

Weight = mass x g

• weight : the force that earth applies on an object
• mass : the mass of the object
• g : gravitational acceleration. Almost constant, around 9.81m/s^2 at the sea level. constant for given heights.

Given the above, the more massive the object is, the larger the force acting upon it.

THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT IT'l FALL FASTER since they both have the same acceleration (g). Just larger force to the larger mass.

Answer 2

A) 5 kg block of wood
B) 100 kg person
C) 412 kg motorcycle
D) 2540 kg elephant
Answer: D