Gravitational Force Quiz

How does the gravitational force change if the mass of one object is tripled?

• It triples

• It doubles

• It halves

• It remains the same

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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between gravitational force and mass?

• Directly proportional to the square of the mass

• Directly proportional to the mass

• Inversely proportional to the mass

• Independent of the mass

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If the gravitational constant (G) is approximately 6.674 × 10^-11 N(m/kg)^2, what is the unit of G?

• N(m/kg)

• N(m^2/kg^2)

• N/kg

• N(m/kg)^2

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Which of the following is NOT a factor in calculating gravitational force?

• Mass of the objects

• Distance between the objects

• Gravitational constant

• Speed of the objects

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

• Increases the force

• Decreases the force

• Has no effect

• Doubles the force

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What is the formula for net force?

• F_net = ma

• F = G*m₁*m₂/r²

• E = hf

• P = IV

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What does the symbol 'm₁' represent in the gravitational force formula?

• Mass of the first object

• Mass of the Earth

• Mass of the second object

• Mass of the Sun

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John and Jane step onto the dance floor about 20. m apart at the Junior Prom and they feel an attraction to each other. If John's mass is 70. kg and Jane's mass is 50. kg, assume the attraction is gravity and calculate its magnitude.

• 5.84×10^−10 N

• 2.92 x 10^-9 N

• 1.17 x 10^-10 N

• 8.92 x 10^-11 N