Register
Assuming the earth is a uniform sphere of mass M and radius R, show that the acceleration of free fall at the earth's surface is given by g=GM/R^2​
173k views
2 votes
Assuming the earth is a uniform sphere of mass M and radius R, show that the acceleration of free fall at the earth's surface is given by g=GM/R^2​

User StampedeXV
by
7.4k points

1 Answer

3 votes

use Newton's gravitational law and 2nd law .....

Assuming the earth is a uniform sphere of mass M and radius R, show that the acceleration-example-1
User Bradrn
by
7.6k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

8.5m questions

11.2m answers

Other Questions

At sea level, water boils at 100 degrees celcius and methane  boiled at -161 degrees celcius. Which of these substances has a stronger force of attraction between its particles? Explain your answer
Physical properties of minerals graphic organizer
A snowball is launched horizontally from the top of a building at v = 16.9 m/s. If it lands d = 44 meters from the bottom, how high (in m) was the building?
What type of rock is the Haystack rock (igneous, Metamorphic, or Sedimentary)
what is a device that transforms thermal energy to mechanical energy
Link Copied!