2007-03-19 12:47:19 · 6 answers · asked by lilnannik 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Under classical mechanics (newtonian physics) the gravitational force between two point-masses depends on the masses of the two attracting objects and the distance between them. For spherically symmetric objects, the graviational force acts as if there was a point mass at the cener of the sphere. For extended objects that are not spherical, the force depends on the distribution of mass as well as the distances and orientation of the objects.
In general relativity, there technically isnt a graviational force-there is only curvature of space-time. In this theory, the curvature is caused by mass, energy, stresses, and pressures.
2007-03-19 13:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by mathematician 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The mass of the objects and the distance between them
2007-03-19 19:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The masses of the two objects, and the distance between them.
2007-03-19 19:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The gravitational interaction between two objects depends on mass of each object and their positions in space i.e. separation between them.
Gravitational force is directly proportional to product of their masses and inversely proportional to square of separation (distance) between them.
2007-03-19 20:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by ukmudgal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mass of the bodies, and the distance between them.
2007-03-19 19:50:39 · answer #5 · answered by Jeremy S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
mass
2007-03-19 19:49:48 · answer #6 · answered by 5thRoot 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋