• dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works
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    6 months ago

    The gravitational constant G, no, the mutual gravitational force between the earth and the ball approximated as g, yes.

    Edit: Since this is a little pedantic, G is used to calculate g.

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      But how would that make the bowling ball fall faster? F = G × m₁ × m₂ / r² and F = m₁ × a ⇒ a = F / m = G × m₂ / r², where m₁ is the mass of the ball and m₂ the mass of the planet. So the gravitational acceleration of a bowling ball is independent of its mass (assuming the planet has way more mass than a bowling ball).

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        I guess the bowling ball attracts the Earth towards it, shortening the distance so it hits the ground faster