Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc Formula

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Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc, is the gravitational force experienced by a point mass due to a disc of uniform mass distribution. Check FAQs
Idisc=-2[G.]m(1-cos(θ))rc2
Idisc - Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc?m - Mass?θ - Theta?rc - Distance between Centers?[G.] - Gravitational constant?

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-2.8E-20Edit=-26.7E-1133Edit(1-cos(86.4Edit))384000Edit2
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Idisc=-2[G.]m(1-cos(θ))rc2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Idisc=-2[G.]33kg(1-cos(86.4°))384000m2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Idisc=-26.7E-1133kg(1-cos(86.4°))384000m2
Next Step Convert Units
Idisc=-26.7E-1133kg(1-cos(1.508rad))384000m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Idisc=-26.7E-1133(1-cos(1.508))3840002
Next Step Evaluate
Idisc=-2.79968756280913E-20N/Kg
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Idisc=-2.8E-20N/Kg

Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc Formula Elements

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Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc
Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc, is the gravitational force experienced by a point mass due to a disc of uniform mass distribution.
Symbol: Idisc
Measurement: Gravitational Field IntensityUnit: N/Kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass
Mass is the quantity of matter in a body regardless of its volume or of any forces acting on it.
Symbol: m
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Theta
Theta is an angle that can be defined as the figure formed by two rays meeting at a common endpoint.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance between Centers
Distance between Centers is defined as the distance between the centers of attracting body and the body being drawn.
Symbol: rc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gravitational constant
Gravitational constant is a fundamental constant in physics that appears in Newton's law of universal gravitation and Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Symbol: [G.]
Value: 6.67408E-11
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

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How to Evaluate Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc?

Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc evaluator uses Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc = -(2*[G.]*Mass*(1-cos(Theta)))/(Distance between Centers^2) to evaluate the Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc, Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc formula is defined as a measure of the gravitational force exerted by a thin circular disc on a point mass, taking into account the mass of the disc, the angle of elevation, and the radial distance from the center of the disc to the point mass. Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc is denoted by Idisc symbol.

How to evaluate Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc, enter Mass (m), Theta (θ) & Distance between Centers (rc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc

What is the formula to find Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc?
The formula of Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc is expressed as Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc = -(2*[G.]*Mass*(1-cos(Theta)))/(Distance between Centers^2). Here is an example- -2.8E-20 = -(2*[G.]*33*(1-cos(1.50796447372282)))/(384000^2).
How to calculate Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc?
With Mass (m), Theta (θ) & Distance between Centers (rc) we can find Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc using the formula - Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc = -(2*[G.]*Mass*(1-cos(Theta)))/(Distance between Centers^2). This formula also uses Gravitational constant and Cosine (cos) function(s).
Can the Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc be negative?
Yes, the Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc, measured in Gravitational Field Intensity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc?
Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc is usually measured using the Newton per Kilogram[N/Kg] for Gravitational Field Intensity. Newton per Gram[N/Kg], Newton per Milligram[N/Kg] are the few other units in which Gravitational Field of Thin Circular Disc can be measured.
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