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The equation for the force of gravity is F=-GMm/r2 at the equator the earth has more mass due to the gravity of the sun distroting the sherical shape of the earth. But this mean that the distance between the centre of the earth to the poles (r) is less and because r is squared the effect of distance has more of an impact than the mass so this means that gravity is stronger at the poles and weaker at the equator.....
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What are the effects of acceleration due to gravity on the time period of a pendulum?
The period of a pendulum (in seconds) is 2(pi)√(L/g), where L is the length and g is the acceleration due to gravity. As acceleration due to gravity increases, the period decreases, so the smaller the acceleration due to gravity, the longer the period of the pendulum.
What is the difference between gravitational acceleration and acceleration?
Gravitational acceleration is simply acceleration due to gravity.
What is the effect of acceleration due to gravity on the time period of a simple pendulum?
T=2pi(l/g)1/2
What is mass multiplied by gravity?
Force or weight Force= mass X acceleration gravity is an acceleration (9.8m/s2) Weight = mass X acceleration due to gravity
Why gravitational constant is constant while when acceleration due to gravity is change?
gravity of earth is constant in any plane but the acceleration may vary becoz of irregular plane
