2007-03-07 13:07:19 · 5 answers · asked by sktchgrl 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
NO the gravity attraction is inversely proportional to the square of distance to the earth center.So ig the distance is halved we would weight 4 times as much
2007-03-07 13:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by santmann2002 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Gravity is not linear but rather exponential. Accordingly, the force of gravity increases with increases in density or mass. Since the mass is the same and the density increases, the gravitational pull on object would increase proportionally.
2007-03-07 21:13:50 · answer #2 · answered by Scarp 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The same. If the mass is the same, then the gravitational attraction would be the same.
F = GMm/r^2. r = the distance between the two objects, not the distance from the center of the two objects.
2007-03-07 23:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by perringer 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, because it is a sphere (close enough for this answer) the mass acts as though it were concentrated at the center.
This also assumes that the earth is homogeneous, a reasonable assumption although it's subtle anomalies allow detection of underground metal deposits etc.
2007-03-07 21:14:59 · answer #4 · answered by John H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, closer to the center of gravity = heavier.
2007-03-07 21:19:36 · answer #5 · answered by KevinStud99 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋