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Gravity Variations
« on: March 10, 2018, 04:08:34 pm »
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Hey everyone,
I just have a quick question. Does Earths Gravity increase if the surface is more dense or less dense?

I know probably a dumb question, but thanks for anyone that helps :D

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Re: Gravity Variations
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2018, 04:12:46 pm »
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Hey everyone,
I just have a quick question. Does Earths Gravity increase if the surface is more dense or less dense?

I know probably a dumb question, but thanks for anyone that helps :D
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Density pretty much measures how concentrated the mass is over some given region. The actual formula is \( \rho = \frac{m}{V} \). So if assume we occupy the same amount of space (and hence volume is constant), the greater the density, the greater the mass is as well.

And pretty much, the more mass there is, the stronger the gravitational force will be (i.e. stronger gravity).

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Re: Gravity Variations
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2018, 04:16:38 pm »
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Density pretty much measures how concentrated the mass is over some given region. The actual formula is \( \rho = \frac{m}{V} \). So if assume we occupy the same amount of space (and hence volume is constant), the greater the density, the greater the mass is as well.

And pretty much, the more mass there is, the stronger the gravitational force will be (i.e. stronger gravity).

Thanks so much for your help.

So the more dense a place is the higher the gravity will be in that area. Right?

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Re: Gravity Variations
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2018, 04:26:04 pm »
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Thanks so much for your help.

So the more dense a place is the higher the gravity will be in that area. Right?
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