
Gravitational Force: Formula Derivation for 2 Continuous Bodies
Jan 12, 2010 · The gravitational force formula for two continuous bodies is derived using the equation F = GΔm1 ∫ r^/r2 dm', where G is the gravitational constant, Δm1 represents a small mass from one …
Gravity Force Calculation: m1, m2 & r^2 - Physics Forums
Jul 22, 2004 · The discussion revolves around the calculation of gravitational force using the formula F = (G * m1 * m2) / r^2. Participants explore how the force of attraction is distributed between two …
Why do attractive force have a negative sign? like F= -GMm/r^2
Jul 28, 2012 · The discussion centers around the negative sign in the gravitational force formula F = -GMm/r^2, exploring the reasons behind this notation and its implications in the context of attractive …
Gravitational Force in terms of Density? • Physics Forums
Apr 29, 2017 · The discussion revolves around expressing the gravitational force equation in terms of density, focusing on the relationship between mass, volume, and gravitational force. Participants …
Gravitational Force (Why the negative sign?) - Physics Forums
Aug 9, 2007 · The discussion revolves around the concept of gravitational force and its representation with negative signs, particularly in relation to gravitational potential energy. Participants explore the …
Formula of anti-gravitational force - Physics Forums
Feb 25, 2010 · The discussion centers on the conceptualization of an anti-gravitational force in relation to the classical gravitational force formula, F = Gm₁m₂/r². Participants debate whether an anti …
How Can Gravity Be Expressed as a Function of Density?
Aug 12, 2011 · The gravitational strength of a planet really depends on its density, but I'm wondering how I'm supposed to create a formula where gravity is the function of a planet's average density.. M= …
Derivation of Gravitational Potential - Physics Forums
Feb 18, 2013 · The discussion revolves around the derivation of the Gravitational Potential formula, specifically the transition from the integral of gravitational force to the potential energy expression. …
Rearranging gravitational and centripetal equations to derive formulas ...
Sep 14, 2020 · The discussion revolves around the relationship between gravitational force and centripetal force, exploring the derivation of formulas related to circular motion and gravitational …
Dot product in the Gravitational Potential Energy formula
May 22, 2015 · The discussion centers on the gravitational potential energy formula and the confusion surrounding the negative sign in the dot product of the gravitational force and the displacement …