Physics
Newton's Gravitation
Gravitational attraction between two masses.
Formula
Formula
F = G m1 m2r2
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| m₁, m₂ | masses (kg) | computed result | — | result |
| r | separation (m) | real number (ℝ) | m | input |
| G | 6.674×10⁻¹¹ | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenm₁ (kg) = 5.972e+24, m₂ (kg) = 7.348e+22, r (m) = 384400000
Result198202163610789540000
Example 2
Givenm₁ (kg) = 100, m₂ (kg) = 100, r (m) = 1
Result6.674e-7