6.8 - Gravitational Field
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Practice Questions
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Define a gravitational field.
💡 Hint: Look at the definition we discussed in class.
What happens to the strength of a gravitational field as distance increases?
💡 Hint: Think about how gravity feels stronger when you are closer to Earth.
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What is a gravitational field?
💡 Hint: Think about how gravity works all around us.
True or False: The strength of a gravitational field is constant at all distances from the mass.
💡 Hint: Remember our discussion about how gravity feels weaker at higher altitudes.
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How would the gravitational field strength differ on the surface of Mars compared to Earth? Discuss the implications of these differences on potential human colonization.
💡 Hint: Consider the differences in mass and radius of planets.
If an astronaut is floating in orbit, explain how gravitational fields affect their motion. What does this mean for their weight?
💡 Hint: Think about how acceleration and gravitational pull interact in free fall.
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