Practice - Gravitational Field Strength
Practice Questions
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What is the unit of gravitational field strength?
💡 Hint: Think about the force per unit mass.
What does it mean when we say the gravitational field strength is directed towards the mass?
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of the force experienced.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Gravitational field strength is defined as the force experienced per unit mass. What is the correct unit of measurement?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of g.
True or False: The gravitational field strength increases as you move away from the mass.
💡 Hint: Think about the formula involving distance.
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Challenge Problems
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A satellite orbits Earth at an altitude of 2000 km. Calculate the gravitational field strength experienced by the satellite. Use Earth's mass as 5.97 × 10²⁴ kg and its radius as 6.37 × 10⁶ m.
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert all measurements to meters.
If the gravitational field strength on the surface of a planet is 15 N/kg, what would be the acceleration due to gravity experienced by an object in freefall on that planet?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between field strength and acceleration.
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