Gravitational Force

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What happens to gravitational force if the distance between two objects is tripled?

Back

The gravitational force becomes 9 times smaller.

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What happens to gravitational force if both masses are doubled but the distance remains the same?

Back

The gravitational force becomes 4 times bigger.

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What are the SI units of force?

Back

Newtons.

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As the distance between two objects increases, what happens to the pull of gravity?

Back

The pull of gravity decreases.

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What is the formula for gravitational force?

Back

F_g = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2, where G is the gravitational constant.

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What is the gravitational constant (G)?

Back

G = 6.674 × 10^-11 N(m/kg)^2.

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If the mass of one object is increased, what happens to the gravitational force between two objects?

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The gravitational force increases.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the masses.

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If the distance between two objects is halved, what happens to the gravitational force?

Back

The gravitational force becomes 4 times bigger.

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What is the gravitational force between two objects with masses 1 kg and 1 kg separated by 1 meter?

Back

F_g = 6.674 × 10^-11 N.

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