Gravitational Force

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects with mass, which pulls them towards each other.

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What two factors determine the strength of gravitational force between two objects?

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The strength of gravitational force depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

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How does distance affect gravitational force?

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As the distance between two objects increases, the gravitational force between them decreases.

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What is mass in the context of gravitational force?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, which contributes to the gravitational attraction it exerts.

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What happens to gravitational force if the mass of one object increases?

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If the mass of one object increases, the gravitational force between the two objects increases.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational force?

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The formula for gravitational force is F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2, where F is the gravitational force, G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses of the objects, and r is the distance between their centers.

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What is the gravitational constant (G)?

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The gravitational constant (G) is a value that describes the strength of the gravitational force in the universe, approximately equal to 6.674 × 10^-11 N(m/kg)^2.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational attraction?

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The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational attraction to other objects.

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Can gravitational force act over a distance?

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Yes, gravitational force can act over a distance, meaning that objects can attract each other even if they are not in direct contact.

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What is the significance of gravitational force in the universe?

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Gravitational force is responsible for the structure and behavior of celestial bodies, including the orbits of planets, stars, and galaxies.

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