Universal Law of Gravitation

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What is the Universal Law of Gravitation equation?

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F = m₁⋅m₂/d²

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If the mass of either m₁ or m₂ is increased, what happens to the gravitational force between them?

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The gravitational force increases.

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What are the two factors affecting the magnitude of the gravitational force between two objects?

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Mass and distance.

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If the distance between two objects is tripled, how does the gravitational force change?

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The gravitational force decreases to 1/9 of its original value.

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What does the gravitational force depend on?

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The gravitational force depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

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What is the value of the gravitational constant (G)?

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G = 6.674 × 10⁻¹¹ N(m/kg)².

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How does doubling the mass of one object affect the gravitational force?

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The gravitational force doubles.

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What happens to the gravitational force if the distance is halved?

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The gravitational force increases by a factor of 4.

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What is the relationship between gravitational force and distance?

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Gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance.

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What is the significance of the Universal Law of Gravitation in astronomy?

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It explains the motion of planets, moons, and other celestial bodies.