Practice Problem: Comparing Gravitational Forces

The video tutorial explores the concept of gravity, comparing the gravitational force exerted by a friend and the star Proxima Centauri. Using Newton's law of universal gravitation, the tutorial demonstrates how to calculate gravitational forces by plugging in masses and distances. It concludes that the gravitational force from a nearby friend is significantly stronger than that from distant stars, highlighting the negligible gravitational influence of stars other than the sun on Earth.

Why do people not drift towards each other when sitting in a room?

What conclusion can be drawn about the gravitational influence of stars on Earth?