

The Universal Force of Gravity
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Emilee Jackson
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What did Newton observe in the apple orchard?
Back
He saw an apple fall, which led to his insight into movement and gravity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the 1st law of motion state about objects at rest?
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Objects at rest stay at rest unless there is an applied force.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why did Newton conclude that a force must be acting on the Moon?
Back
Because if a force was not acting on the Moon, it would continue in a straight line, but it orbits the Earth instead.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What realization did Newton have about gravity?
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Gravity is not restricted to Earth and its surface; it is a force throughout the Universe.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between two objects according to Newton's law of universal gravitation?
Back
There is an attractive force (gravity) that is proportional to the masses of the objects and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is 'Big G' in the context of gravity?
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Big G is a universal constant, important for understanding the effects of mass and distances in the universe.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the value of 'Big G'?
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6.674 x 10^-11 N m²/kg².
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