Gravitational Force

What is the gravitational force of the sun on the earth?

What is the gravitational force of the moon on the earth?

The moon’s force is what percent of the sun’s force?

F = G m₁m₂/r²
G = 6.67 x 10-11m³/kgs²

What is the gravitational force of the sun on the earth?

F = 6.67e-11 x 5.97e24 x 1.99e30 / (1.496 x 1011
F = 3.54 x 10 22 Newtons

 

What is the gravitational force of the moon on the earth?
F = 6.67e-11 x 5.97 x 1024 x 7.34e22 / (3.85 x106
F = 19.9 x 1020 Newtons

 

The moon’s force is what percent of the sun’s force?

3.54 x 10 22 / 19.9 x 1020=

= .564%

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