7.11 - SUMMARY
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What is Newton's law of universal gravitation?
💡 Hint: Remember the equation F = G(m1 * m2) / r².
What does the gravitational constant G represent?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in calculating gravitational forces.
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What does Newton's law of universal gravitation describe?
💡 Hint: Consider the equation behind gravitational force.
True or False: Gravitational force is stronger when distance decreases.
💡 Hint: Reflect on Newton's law and its factors.
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An asteroid is in an elliptical orbit with the semi-major axis of 10 million km. Calculate its orbital period.
💡 Hint: Use the mass of the Sun for Ms in your calculations.
If the escape velocity from a planet is 12 km/s, what would be the gravitational parameter of that planet?
💡 Hint: You will need the radius of the planet to solve this.
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