4.1 Gravitational Force Questions

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attractive force between two masses, which pulls them towards each other.

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How does the gravitational force change with mass?

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The gravitational force increases proportionally with the increase in mass.

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What happens to gravitational force when distance increases?

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The gravitational force decreases as the distance between two masses increases.

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What is the formula for gravitational force?

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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.

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What is the gravitational constant (G)?

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The gravitational constant (G) is approximately 6.674 × 10^-11 N(m/kg)^2, a proportionality factor in the gravitational force equation.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

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

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What is the effect of doubling one mass on gravitational force?

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If one mass is doubled, the gravitational force also doubles.

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What is the effect of halving the distance between two masses on gravitational force?

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Halving the distance increases the gravitational force by a factor of four.

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What is unique about gravitational force compared to other forces?

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Gravitational force only attracts; it never repels.

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How does gravitational force affect objects in free fall?

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Gravitational force causes objects in free fall to accelerate towards the Earth at approximately 9.81 m/s².