Gravity of the Earth if its mass were doubled

In summary, the conversation discusses the value of gravity on a planet with twice the mass and half the radius of Earth, and how this would require a significant increase in density.
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Albert einstine
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New user's thread moved to the Homework Help forums (it is for self stucy), so no Template is shown
What would be the value of gravity on the surface of the Earth if its mass was twice as large and its radius half of what it is now?
 
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Albert einstine said:
What would be the value of gravity on the surface of the Earth if its mass was twice as large and its radius half of what it is now?
Welcome to the PF. :smile:

What have you found for the equation for gravitational force in your searching and reading so far? Also, is this a schoolwork question?
 
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Your question leads to a density increase by a factor of 16, What would you use to make such a planet?
 

Related to Gravity of the Earth if its mass were doubled

1. How would the gravitational force on Earth be affected if its mass were doubled?

If the mass of the Earth were doubled, the gravitational force would also double. This is because the force of gravity is directly proportional to the mass of the objects involved. Therefore, a doubling of the Earth's mass would result in a doubling of the gravitational force between the Earth and any other object.

2. Would the Earth's orbit change if its mass were doubled?

Yes, the Earth's orbit would be affected if its mass were doubled. According to Newton's law of gravitation, the force of gravity between two objects is also inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. This means that if the mass of the Earth were doubled, the gravitational force between the Earth and the Sun would also double, resulting in a change in the Earth's orbit.

3. How would the weight of objects on Earth be affected if its mass were doubled?

If the mass of the Earth were doubled, the weight of objects on its surface would also double. This is because weight is a measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object, and as mentioned before, the force of gravity is directly proportional to the mass of the objects involved.

4. Would the Earth's atmospheric pressure change if its mass were doubled?

Yes, the Earth's atmospheric pressure would increase if its mass were doubled. This is because the Earth's atmosphere is held in place by the gravitational force of the Earth. With a doubled mass, the Earth's gravitational force would also increase, resulting in a higher atmospheric pressure.

5. How would the Earth's escape velocity be affected if its mass were doubled?

If the mass of the Earth were doubled, the escape velocity would also increase. Escape velocity is the minimum speed an object needs to have in order to escape the gravitational pull of a larger body. With a doubled mass, the Earth's gravitational force would also double, requiring a higher escape velocity for objects to leave its surface.

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