Gravitational Force Flashcard

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects with mass. It pulls objects toward each other, such as how Earth pulls us toward its center.

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How does mass affect gravitational force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull. For example, a planet with more mass has a stronger gravitational force than a smaller planet.

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What happens to gravitational force as distance increases?

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Gravitational force decreases as the distance between two objects increases. The farther apart they are, the weaker the pull.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object. It depends on the object's mass and the strength of the gravitational pull.

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What is the direction of gravitational force on Earth?

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The direction of gravitational force on Earth is always toward the center of the Earth.

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What is an example of gravitational force in action?

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An example of gravitational force is when an apple falls from a tree to the ground due to Earth's gravity.

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What is the relationship between gravity and falling objects?

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All objects fall at the same rate due to gravity, regardless of their mass, in the absence of air resistance.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and moons in orbit around planets.

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How does gravity affect tides?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun causes tides in Earth's oceans.

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What is the formula for calculating weight?

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Weight (W) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g). On Earth, g is approximately 9.8 m/s².