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First of all you need three pieces of data --
1. Mass of planet one;
2. Mass of planet two;
3. Distance between the two planets

Once you've got that then solve this equation --
F = G * M1 * M2 / R^2

'F' is the gravitational attraction between the two planets (..in Newtons..)
'G' is the gravitational constant (..6.673 ^ minus 11..)
'M1' is the mass of planet one
'M2' is the mass of planet two
'R' is the distance between the two planets

CAUTION!!!
The answer you get after doing the equation is only precise for two planets isolated from others, which is not the case in our solar system.

2007-01-29 16:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0 0

The gravity from other planets has no effect on earth, gravity form the sun keeps all the plants on the solar system orbiting the sun, while gravity from the earth keeps the moon orbiting the earth. I think we're 93 million miles away from the sun, so gravity has that effect on the earth. Other planets have no gravitatational effect on earth. But having said that, the gravitational force on earth is 33 feet per second per second, air resistence will make nothing fall at a speed greater than 100mph.

2007-01-30 14:31:06 · answer #2 · answered by Think Tank 6 · 0 0

This is not a proper question for one who follows the true path - you should focus on your teachings where all answers will be revealed to you.

(ask your teacher when in doubt)

2007-01-30 11:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0 0

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