Understanding Gravity Competition

Front

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

Back

The gravitational force increases.

Front

How does gravity affect light objects compared to heavy objects?

Back

Gravity affects light and heavy objects equally.

Front

What unit is used to measure weight?

Back

Newton (N).

Front

Why can astronauts jump higher on the moon than on Earth?

Back

Because the gravitational pull on the moon is much less than Earth.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

The force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass.

Front

What is the relationship between distance and gravitational force?

Back

The gravitational force decreases as the distance between two objects increases.

Front

What is the formula for calculating gravitational force?

Back

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.

Front

What is the gravitational constant (G)?

Back

G is approximately 6.674 × 10^-11 N(m/kg)^2.

Front

How does gravity affect the motion of planets in the solar system?

Back

Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the sun and governs their motion.

Front

What is weightlessness and when do astronauts experience it?

Back

Weightlessness occurs when there is no net gravitational force acting on an object, often experienced by astronauts in free fall.