Answer:
[tex]F=5.91\times 10^4\ N[/tex]
Explanation:
Given that,
The radius o Earth, R = 6,357,000 m
Mass of the Earth, M = 5.972 × 10²⁴ kg
The mass of an elephant, m = 6000 kg
We need to find the force of gravity on the elephant. The force acting between two objects is given by :
[tex]F=\dfrac{GMm}{R^2}\\\\F=\dfrac{6.67\times 10^{-11}\times 5.972\times 10^{24}\times 6000}{(6,357,000 )^2}\\\\F=59141.51\ N\\\\F=5.91\times 10^4\ N[/tex]
So, the required force of gravity on the elephant is [tex]5.91\times 10^4\ N[/tex].
