What is the primary effect of Earth's gravitational field on nearby objects?

Gravitational Field Strength Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It has no effect on objects.
It causes objects to float.
It repels objects away from Earth.
It accelerates objects towards Earth.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Newton's second law, what is the net force on an object equal to?
The force of friction acting on it.
The sum of all forces acting on it.
The difference between gravitational and normal force.
The product of its mass and acceleration.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula for gravitational force between two objects?
G times the sum of the masses divided by distance.
G times the product of the masses divided by distance squared.
G times the product of the masses divided by distance.
G times the difference of the masses divided by distance.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the approximate gravitational field strength at Earth's surface?
9.78 m/s²
6.67 m/s²
5.97 m/s²
10.24 m/s²
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the gravitational field strength change as you move away from Earth's surface?
It increases linearly.
It remains constant.
It decreases exponentially.
It decreases with the square of the distance.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the gravitational field strength 5000 km above Earth's surface?
9.81 m/s²
3.07 m/s²
6.38 m/s²
5.97 m/s²
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example problem, if the distance from the center of a planet doubles, what happens to the gravitational field strength?
It decreases by a factor of four.
It increases by a factor of four.
It doubles.
It remains the same.
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