Physics

Newton's Gravitation

Gravitational attraction between two masses.

Formula

Formula
F = G m1 m2r2

Variables

SymbolDefinitionType & rangeUnitsRole
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