Gravitational Forces

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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.

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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.

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What is the relationship between distance and gravitational force?

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

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, usually measured in newtons.

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How does weight change on different planets?

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Weight changes on different planets due to varying gravitational pulls.

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What determines the gravitational force between two objects?

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The gravitational force is determined by the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

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What is the gravitational force on Earth?

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The gravitational force on Earth is approximately 9.8 m/s².

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Why do we weigh less on the Moon than on Earth?

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We weigh less on the Moon because it has a smaller mass and therefore a weaker gravitational pull.

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What is the formula for gravitational force?

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The formula for gravitational force is F = G * (m1 * m2) / r², where F is the force, G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses, and r is the distance between their centers.

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What is the role of the Sun's mass in gravitational attraction?

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The Sun's mass creates a strong gravitational pull that keeps the planets in orbit around it.

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