Flashcard: Forces & Gravity

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects with mass. It is what keeps planets in orbit around stars and causes objects to fall to the ground.

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How does mass affect gravitational force?

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As mass increases, the gravitational force increases. This means that heavier objects exert a stronger gravitational pull.

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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.

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What is the term for the force that pulls objects toward each other?

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Gravity.

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What is repulsion in terms of magnetism?

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Repulsion is the force that pushes two like poles of magnets away from each other.

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What is attraction in terms of magnetism?

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Attraction is the force that pulls two opposite poles of magnets toward each other.

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What is the role of engineering in scientific projects?

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Engineering involves designing and building solutions to problems, such as creating devices or systems to meet specific needs.

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What is a gravitational field?

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A gravitational field is a region around a mass where other masses experience a force of attraction.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass. It is calculated as weight = mass × gravitational acceleration.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational force?

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The formula is 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.