Test on Universal Gravitation

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Science, Physics
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10th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Matthew Weaver
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20 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Two satellites of equal mass are in circular orbit around a planet. Satellite b is twice as far out. Which feels a stronger gravitational force?
Satellite a
Satellite b
Both the same
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Two satellites of equal mass are in circular orbit around a planet. Satellite b is twice as far out. How much stronger is the planet’s gravity on satellite a (compared to satellite b)?
2× as much
3× as much
4× as much
5× as much
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Newton say about the gravitational force between distant objects?
It is independent of distance
It is inversely related to distance squared
It is proportional to distance squared
It is inversely related to mass squared
It is zero, unless the objects are touching
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do astronauts in this space shuttle feel weightless?
They are in free fall, at the same rate as the shuttle
There is an equal force pulling them away from Earth
The gravity at that distance is too small to feel
They pull on Earth as hard as it pulls on them
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which diagram best shows the gravitational interaction between Earth and a satellite?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Earth pulls satellite, and satellite pulls Earth. Which of the forces is stronger?
Earth pulling satellite
Satellite pulling Earth
Both the same
Not enough information to determine
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student standing on Earth's surface weighs 100 pounds. How much would he weigh standing on a ladder as tall as Earth's radius?
400 pounds
200 pounds
100 pounds
50 pounds
25 pounds
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