Practice - Gravitation
Practice Questions
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What is the gravitational force?
Answer: The force that attracts two masses towards each other.
Hint: Consider how objects behave on Earth.
💡 Hint: Consider how objects behave on Earth. - **Question**: Name one effect of gravity. **Answer**: Objects fall towards the Earth or planets orbiting stars. **Hint**: Think of everyday experiences.
Explain how weight changes when you move to a higher altitude.
Answer: Weight decreases as you get farther from the center of the Earth.
Hint: Consider the distance in your explanation.
💡 Hint: Consider the distance in your explanation. - **Question**: What are the conditions for an object to float? **Answer**: An object will float if the buoyant force is greater than or equal to its weight. **Hint**: Think of liquids displacing.
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