CP Ch06.3 The Mass of Earth

What generated excitement worldwide?

• The discovery of G

• The mass of the Earth

• The discovery of H

• The discovery of I

Why is the value of G considered extremely small?

• Gravity is a weak force compared to other forces

• Gravity is a strong force compared to other forces

• Gravity is the only force acting on objects

• Gravity is not a force at all

What method was used to measure the mass of the Earth?

• Philipp von Jolly's method of measuring G

• Newton's method of measuring F

• Einstein's method of measuring E

• Galileo's method of measuring M

What does knowing the value of G allow for the calculation of?

• The mass of the Moon

• The mass of the Sun

• The mass of Jupiter

• The mass of the Earth

What is the universal constant of gravitation used in the equation for the universal law of gravitation?

• Planck constant

• Speed of light

• Universal constant of gravitation

• Boltzmann constant

What does Newton's formula provide the mass of?

• The entire Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Mars

What is the calculated mass of the Earth?

• 5 × 10^24 kilograms

• 6 × 10^24 kilograms

• 7 × 10^24 kilograms

• 8 × 10^24 kilograms