Answer:
False -
F = G M1 M2 / R^2
So F depends on M1 and M2 and as long either is not zero there will be a gravitational force between them.
Answer:
Wn = 9.14 x 10¹⁷ N
Explanation:
First we need to find our mass. For this purpose we use the following formula:
W = mg
m = W/g
where,
W = Weight = 675 N
g = Acceleration due to gravity on Surface of Earth = 9.8 m/s²
m = Mass = ?
Therefore,
m = (675 N)/(9.8 m/s²)
m = 68.88 kg
Now, we need to find the value of acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Neutron Star. For this purpose we use the following formula:
gn = (G)(Mn)/(Rn)²
where,
gn = acceleration due to gravity on surface of neutron star = ?
G = Universal Gravitational Constant = 6.67 x 10⁻¹¹ N.m²/kg²
Mn = Mass of Neutron Star = Mass of Sun = 1.99 x 10³⁰ kg
Rn = Radius of neutron Star = 20 km/2 = 10 km = 10000 m
Therefore,
gn = (6.67 x 10⁻¹¹ N.m²/kg²)(1.99 x 10³⁰ kg)/(10000)
gn = 13.27 x 10¹⁵ m/s²
Now, my weight on neutron star will be:
Wn = m(gn)
Wn = (68.88)(13.27 x 10¹⁵ m/s²)
<u>Wn = 9.14 x 10¹⁷ N</u>
The gravitational force between the Earth and the satellite (its "weight") is inversely proportional to the distance between the centers of both objects.
On the surface, their centers are separated by 1 Earth radius.
12,000 miles above the surface, they're separated by 4 Earth radiii.
(4/1) = 4
So after the move, the satellite's weight is (1/4²) = 1/16 of its surface weight.
(321 lb) / (16) = (20 and a hair) lb
The correct choice from the given list is " <em>>20 lb "</em> .
