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2 KMK-SP015 : Revision by chapter : Gravitation

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which equation represents Newton's law of universal gravitation?

a)

 F_g=\frac{Gm_1m_2}{r}  

b)

 F_g=\frac{Gm_1m_2}{r^2}  

c)

 F_g=\frac{m_1m_2}{Gr^2}  

d)

 Fg=Gm1r2m2F_g=\frac{Gm_1r^2}{m_2}  

2.

The gravitational force between two masses is

a)

always attractive

b)

zero when a third mass placed between them

c)

inversely proportional to their distance

d)

directly proportional to the sum of the two masses

3.
Two factors effecting the magnitude of the force of gravity between 2 objects are...
a)
mass and distance 
b)
mass and matter
c)
distance and weight 
d)
weight and mass
4.

The earth and the moon are attracted to each other by gravitational force. The earth attracts the moon with a force that is:

a)

More than that exerted by the moon

b)

Same as that exerted by the moon

c)

Less than that exerted by the moon

d)

Not related to that exerted by the moon

5.

The gravitation force is inversely related to

a)

distance between masses

b)

product of magnitude of masses

c)

direction of masses

d)

square of distance between masses

6.

The weight of body is due to force of gravitation between body and

a)

earth

b)

other bodies

c)

atmosphere

d)

water

7.

The gravitational field is directed

a)

towards the earth

b)

away from earth

c)

has no direction

d)

in a specific direction making angle with earth

8.

As distance increases, magnitude of gravitational field strength

a)

also increases

b)

decreases

c)

remains constant

d)

may increase or decrease

9.

The Earth may be assumed to be spherical with mass M and radius R, with acceleration of free fall g at its surface. Which equation correctly shows the gravitational acceleration?

a)

g = GM / R2

b)

g = R2 / G M

c)

g = R2 M / G

d)

g = M / G R2

10.

A field that will apply a force to an object with mass is called a

a)

gravitational field

b)

Newton's field

c)

angular rotation field

d)

force field

11.

A field that will apply a force to an object with mass is called a

a)

gravitational field

b)

Newton's field

c)

angular rotation field

d)

force field

12.
The definition of gravitational field strength is:
a)
The region of space surrounding a body where other bodies will feel an attractive force due to it.
b)
The region of space surrounding a body where other bodies will feel an repulsive force due to it.
c)
The region of space surrounding a charge where other charges will feel an attractive force due to it.
d)
The region of space surrounding a charge where other charges will feel an repulsive force due to it.
13.
The closer together the gravitational field lines.....
a)
the weaker the gravitational field strength
b)
the stronger the gravitational field strength
c)
the more repulsive the gravitational field strength
14.
Gravitational field strength is measured in:
a)
N
b)
J/kg
c)
m/s
d)
N/kg
15.
The gravitational field strength of Earth is...
a)
uniform far away from the surface and radial close to the surface
b)
uniform close to the surface and radial far away from the surface
16.

In the formula g=Gm1/r2 what is the relationship between g and r?

a)

direct relationship

b)

inverse relationship

c)

inverse square relationship

d)

direct square relationship

17.

An orbiting object has:

a)

negative binding energy

b)

positive total energy

c)

negative gravitational potential energy

d)

1/2 its kinetic energy

18.

Rate this statement: No force due to Earth's gravity acts on astronauts inside the orbiting space station.

a)

always true while in orbit, the astronaut is weightless

b)

sometimes true while in orbit, depending on the angular speed of the space station

c)

always false, centripetal force is needed

19.
What force acts on a satellite?
a)
centrifugal force
b)
centripetal force
c)
tangential force
d)
balanced force
20.
Which of the following is needed to calculate escape speed for a rocket from earth?
a)
mass of fuel used in the rocket
b)
mass of the rocket
c)
mass of Earth
d)
all of the above