Practice - Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for gravitational force between two masses?
💡 Hint: Think about how the force depends on both mass and distance.
What does the gravitational constant 'G' represent?
💡 Hint: Remember its approximate value: 6.674 × 10^-11 N⋅m²/kg².
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the gravitational force between two masses of 10 kg each, 1 meter apart?
💡 Hint: Use the gravitational constant value and plug in the masses.
True or False: Gravitational field strength increases as you move further from the mass.
💡 Hint: Think about how distance impacts gravitational force.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the gravitational field strength at a distance of 10,000 km from a planet with mass 5 × 10^24 kg.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert kilometers to meters for calculation.
Two objects of mass 2 kg and 3 kg are 4 meters apart. Compute the gravitational force between them.
💡 Hint: Plug in the correct units and double-check your mass and distance conversions.
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