Universal gravitation- Flashcard

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What is the formula for gravitational force between two masses?

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What is the value of the gravitational constant (G)?

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What happens to gravitational force if the distance between two objects is doubled?

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the tides that occur when the sun, moon, and earth are aligned, resulting in the highest and lowest tides. They occur during the new moon and full moon.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides occur during the new and full moons when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are aligned, while neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the moon when the gravitational forces are perpendicular.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

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The gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the masses of the two objects. If one mass is doubled, the gravitational force also doubles.

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What is the significance of the moon's tangential velocity?

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The moon's tangential velocity is significant because it allows the moon to maintain its orbit around the earth, preventing it from falling directly into the earth.

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What is the concept of gravitational attraction?

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Gravitational attraction is the force that pulls two masses toward each other. It is a fundamental force of nature that governs the motion of celestial bodies.

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What is the effect of mass on gravitational force?

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What is the role of distance in gravitational force?

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Distance plays a crucial role in gravitational force; as the distance between two masses increases, the gravitational force decreases according to the inverse square law.