How to Calculate and Solve for Gravitational Force | The Calculator Encyclopedia
Last Updated on February 17, 2024
The image above represents the gravitational force. To calculate the gravitational force of a field, three parameters are needed and these parameters are mass (m1), mass (m2), and radius between the masses (R).
The formula for calculating the gravitational force:
F = Gm1m2 / r²
Where;
F = Gravitational force
m1 = Mass 1
m2 = Mass 2
r = Radius between the masses
Let’s solve an example;
Find the gravitational force of a field when the mass 1 is 8 cm, mass 2 is 10 cm and the radius between masses is 14 cm.
This implies that;
m1 = Mass 1 = 8 cm
m2 = Mass 2 = 10 cm
r = Radius between the masses = 14 cm
F = Gm1m2 / r²
F = (6.67 x 10-11 x 8 x 10) / 196
Then, F = 5.336e-9 / 196
F = 2.722e-11
Therefore, the gravitational force is 2.722e-11 Newton (N).
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How to Calculate Gravitational Force Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the gravitational force.
To get the answer and workings of the gravitational force using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus
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You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
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Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Gravitational Field under the Physics section
Now, Click on Gravitational Force under Gravitational Field
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the gravitational force according to the respective parameters which are the mass (m1), mass (m2) and radius between the masses (R).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the example above where the mass (m1) is 8 cm, mass (m2) is 10 cm and radius between the masses (R) is 14 cm.
Finally, Click on calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the gravitational force and presents the formula, workings, and steps too.
