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Gravitational Field Intensity due to Point Mass Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Gravitational Field Intensity (E) is:

$E = \frac{[G.] \cdot m' \cdot m_o}{r}$

Definition

Gravitational Field Intensity at a point is defined as the force experienced by a unit mass placed at that point. Mass 3 is the quantity of matter in a body regardless of its volume or of any forces acting on it. Mass 4 is a reference mass placed at any field. Distance between two bodies is the measurement of how far two bodies are placed.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Mass 3 (m') = 9000 Kilogram
Mass 4 (mo) = 9800 Kilogram
Distance between Two Bodies (r) = 0.08 Meter

Using the formula:

$E = \frac{6.67408E-11 \cdot 9000 \cdot 9800}{0.08} \approx 0.073581732$

The Gravitational Field Intensity is approximately 0.073581732 Newton per Kilogram.

Conversion Chart

Mass 3 (Kilogram)	Mass 4 (Kilogram)	Distance (Meter)	Gravitational Field Intensity (N/kg)
8000	9800	0.08	0.065405984000000
8500	9800	0.08	0.069493858000000
9000	9800	0.08	0.073581732000000
9500	9800	0.08	0.077669606000000
10000	9800	0.08	0.081757480000000