Gravitational Torque Calculator

Gravitational Torque Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the gravitational torque acting on an object due to a gravitational force. This is useful in astrophysics, celestial mechanics, and other fields where gravitational interactions are significant.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Gravitational Torque (τ) = G * M * m / r²

Where:
G = Gravitational Constant
M = Mass of the larger object
m = Mass of the smaller object
r = Distance from the center of the larger object

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Gravitational Torque Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Gravitational Torque Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Gravitational Torque Calculator

  1. Enter the mass of the smaller object in kilograms (kg).
  2. Enter the distance from the center of the larger object in meters (m).
  3. The gravitational constant (G) is already set to its standard value (6.67430 × 10⁻¹¹ m³/kg/s²), but you can change it if needed.
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the gravitational torque.
  5. The result will be displayed in newton-meters (N·m).

Understanding Gravitational Torque

Gravitational torque is the rotational effect of a gravitational force on an object. It is calculated as the product of the gravitational force and the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the line of action of the force.

The formula used in this calculator is:

τ = G * M * m / r²

Where:

  • τ is the gravitational torque
  • G is the gravitational constant (6.67430 × 10⁻¹¹ m³/kg/s²)
  • M is the mass of the larger object
  • m is the mass of the smaller object
  • r is the distance from the center of the larger object to the smaller object