Universal Gravitation Review

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What happens to the gravitational force between two masses if the mass of either mass is decreased?

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The gravitational force will decrease.

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How is the radius (r) between two masses defined?

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The radius is measured from the center of one mass to the center of the other mass.

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If one mass doubles in size and the other mass is halved, what happens to the gravitational attraction force if the distance remains unchanged?

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The overall force of gravitation does not change.

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What happens to the gravitational force between two masses if the distance between them is decreased?

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The gravitational force will increase.

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What happens to the gravitational force between two masses if the distance between them is increased?

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The gravitational force will decrease.

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What is the formula for gravitational force between two masses?

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F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2, where F is the gravitational 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 does the gravitational constant (G) represent?

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The gravitational constant (G) is a proportionality factor used in the calculation of gravitational force, approximately equal to 6.674 × 10^-11 N(m/kg)^2.

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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; as either mass increases, the gravitational force increases.

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What is the relationship between distance and gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance; as distance increases, the gravitational force decreases.

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What is the significance of the center of mass in gravitational calculations?

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The center of mass is the point where the mass of an object is concentrated, and gravitational force calculations are based on the distance between the centers of mass.

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