Universal Gravitation Review

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What happens to the gravitational force between two masses if one mass is increased?

Back

The gravitational force increases.

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What happens to the gravitational force between two masses if one mass is decreased?

Back

The gravitational force decreases.

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What factors affect the gravitational force between two masses?

Back

The masses of the objects and the distance between them.

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How does the distance between two masses affect the gravitational force?

Back

If the distance is increased, the gravitational force decreases.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

Back

Gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the masses.

Front

If the Earth's mass triples while its radius remains the same, what happens to your weight?

Back

Your weight would also triple.

Front

What is the formula for gravitational force between two masses?

Back

F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2, where F is the gravitational force, G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses, and r is the distance between their centers.

Front

What is the gravitational constant (G)?

Back

G is approximately 6.674 × 10^-11 N(m/kg)^2.

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How does increasing the distance between two masses affect the gravitational force mathematically?

Back

Gravitational force decreases with the square of the distance (F ∝ 1/r^2).

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What is the effect of having two large masses close together on gravitational force?

Back

They will have a greater gravitational force of attraction due to their large masses and proximity.