(a) This is the square of the 4-momentum. It is equal to .
(b) This is the centrifugal force.
(c)
(d) At a distance
from the centre of the Earth only the mass inside a
sphere of radius
contributes to the gravitational field. This mass is
proportional to
.
Combining this with the inverse-square law for the
gravitational field gives force that is proportional to
.
(e) Your diagram should show the normal to the plate and two axes parallel to the sides of the rectangle (all passing through its centre).