Question

The mass of a certain neutron star is 2.5x10^30kg and the radius 7000m. what is the force of gravity on a 1kg object of the surface of the neutron star

Answer 1

Answer:

3.42N

Explanation:

*not too sure bc i left my physics notes at school so it might not be 100% accurate :p*

Use the equation: F = (GMm)/(r^2)

F = force of gravity

G = gravitational constant (6.7x10^-11)

M = mass1 (2.5x10^30kg)

m = mass2 (1kg)

r = radius (7000m)

Plug it in: F = ((6.7x10^-11)(2.5x10^30)(1)) / (7000^2)

F = (1.675x10^20) / (4.9x10^7)

F = 3.4183673x10^12

F = 3.42N