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31 July, 08:51

Rank the gravitational forces exerted on the Earth by the following objects.

(basketball, human being, skyscraper, car)

largest to smallest force.

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  1. 31 July, 09:04
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    According to newton's law of gravitation, equal force of attraction are applied on two masses m₁ and m₂ placed at distance d. This force is given by the expression

    F = G m₁ m₂ / d²

    If one of the masses be earth with mass M then d = radius of earth R

    Force F = G Mm₁ / R²

    this force is applied on both the earth and mass m₁ in equal magnitude and in opposite direction.

    In the formula F is proportional to m₁

    among the given objects in the question, m₁ of object varies in the following order.

    skyscraper > car > human being > basket ball

    So Force F on the earth by them will also vary in the same order.
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