Earth pulls with the same amount of gravity on every one

In summary: So, let's look at the two accepted theories of gravity, Newton's theory and Einstein's theory.In Newton's theory, the force of gravity is proportional to the mass of the two objects and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. This means that different masses will experience different forces of gravity, leading to different weights.In Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravity is not a force but rather the curvature of space caused by the presence of mass. This means that the more mass an object has, the more it will bend the fabric of space, causing objects around it to be pulled towards it. This also leads to different weights for different objects.In summary, while the acceleration due to gravity may be the same for
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if the Earth pulls with the same amount of gravity on every one how can we all have different weights the only way i find that it is possible id if in string theory that gravitons that are exchanged between atoms causes gravitation force but if gravity is as said in general relativity the bend of space by mass then how can we all weigh something different ?
 
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if the Earth pulls with the same amount of gravity on every one how can we all have different weights the only way i find that it is possible id if in string theory that gravitons that are exchanged between atoms causes gravitation force but if gravity is as said in general relativity the bend of space by mass then how can we all weigh something different ?

When you say "pulls with the same of amount of gravity on every one" you mean the acceleration (a) due to gravity is the same for everyone on the Earth.

When you say everyone has "different weights" you are talking about force (f) which is a different thing to acceleration.

The Newtonian euation for force is f = ma. If different people have different masses (m) but the same acceleration of gravity acting on them, then the force ma is going to be different for different people.

There is not much point in talking about gravitons when there is no accepted consistent theory for gravitons.
 

FAQ: Earth pulls with the same amount of gravity on every one

What does it mean that Earth pulls with the same amount of gravity on every one?

This means that every object on Earth, regardless of its mass or size, experiences the same gravitational pull towards the center of the Earth.

Why is it important to know that Earth pulls with the same amount of gravity on every one?

Understanding this concept helps us explain why objects fall downwards and stay on the surface of the Earth. It also allows us to make accurate predictions and calculations in fields such as physics and engineering.

Does this mean that the force of gravity is the same everywhere on Earth?

No, the force of gravity actually varies slightly depending on the distance from the center of the Earth. However, the difference is so small that for practical purposes, we can consider it to be the same everywhere on Earth.

How does the mass of an object affect the gravitational pull it experiences?

The more massive an object is, the greater the gravitational force it experiences. This is because the mass of an object is directly proportional to its gravitational pull.

Is the gravitational pull of Earth the same as that of other planets and celestial bodies?

No, the gravitational pull of a planet or celestial body depends on its mass and size. Therefore, planets with larger mass and size will have a stronger gravitational pull compared to Earth.

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