Reduced Mass Formula

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The Reduced Mass is the "effective" inertial mass appearing in the two-body problem. It is a quantity which allows the two-body problem to be solved as if it were a one-body problem. Check FAQs
μ=(m1m2m1+m2)
μ - Reduced Mass?m1 - Mass 1?m2 - Mass 2?

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7.4667Edit=(14Edit16Edit14Edit+16Edit)
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Reduced Mass Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
μ=(m1m2m1+m2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
μ=(14kg16kg14kg+16kg)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
μ=(141614+16)
Next Step Evaluate
μ=7.46666666666667kg
LAST Step Rounding Answer
μ=7.4667kg

Reduced Mass Formula Elements

Variables
Reduced Mass
The Reduced Mass is the "effective" inertial mass appearing in the two-body problem. It is a quantity which allows the two-body problem to be solved as if it were a one-body problem.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mass 1
Mass 1 is the quantity of matter in a body 1 regardless of its volume or of any forces acting on it.
Symbol: m1
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mass 2
Mass 2 is the quantity of matter in a body 2 regardless of its volume or of any forces acting on it.
Symbol: m2
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Reduced Mass and Radius of Diatomic Molecule category

​Go Mass 1 of Diatomic Molecule
md1=m2R2R1
​Go Mass 1 given Moment of Inertia
m_1=I-(m2R22)R12
​Go Mass 2 of Diatomic Molecule
md2=m1R1R2
​Go Mass 2 given Moment of Inertia
mi2=I-(m1R12)R22

How to Evaluate Reduced Mass?

Reduced Mass evaluator uses Reduced Mass = ((Mass 1*Mass 2)/(Mass 1+Mass 2)) to evaluate the Reduced Mass, The Reduced mass formula is defined as the "effective" inertial mass appearing in the two-body problem of Newtonian mechanics. It is a quantity which allows the two-body problem to be solved as if it were a one-body problem. Reduced Mass is denoted by μ symbol.

How to evaluate Reduced Mass using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reduced Mass, enter Mass 1 (m1) & Mass 2 (m2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reduced Mass

What is the formula to find Reduced Mass?
The formula of Reduced Mass is expressed as Reduced Mass = ((Mass 1*Mass 2)/(Mass 1+Mass 2)). Here is an example- 7.466667 = ((14*16)/(14+16)).
How to calculate Reduced Mass?
With Mass 1 (m1) & Mass 2 (m2) we can find Reduced Mass using the formula - Reduced Mass = ((Mass 1*Mass 2)/(Mass 1+Mass 2)).
Can the Reduced Mass be negative?
No, the Reduced Mass, measured in Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Reduced Mass?
Reduced Mass is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Reduced Mass can be measured.
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