D.1.1 - Gravitational Force
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Practice Questions
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What is the gravitational constant (G)?
💡 Hint: Look for a constant related to gravitational calculations.
What does gravitational potential measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the work done against gravity.
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What is the formula for gravitational force?
💡 Hint: Look for the formula that includes gravitational constant G.
True or False: Gravitational potential is always positive.
💡 Hint: Do you recall what happens when moving away from a mass?
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If a satellite orbits Earth at a height where the radius of orbit is 2R (twice the Earth's radius), calculate the gravitational force acting on it if its mass is 500 kg.
💡 Hint: Remember, you need to account for the total distance from Earth's center to the satellite.
Calculate how much work it would take to move a mass of 100 kg from the Earth's surface to an altitude of 10 km, considering gravitational potential.
💡 Hint: Use the potential energy formula for work done against gravity.
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