8a-units Astrophysics

Question 1

Force unit

Answer 1

Force

Newton

N

Question 2

Gfs unit

Answer 2

Gravitational Field Strength

Newton per kilogram

N/kg

Question 3

what does Newton per kilogram (N/kg) represent

Answer 3

Newton per kilogram (N/kg): Measures gravitational field strength, determining weight and gravitational pull on different planets.

Question 4

Practical: Measuring Acceleration Due to Gravity (g)

Using a Free-Fall Experiment

Answer 4

Method: Drop an object from a known height and measure the time it takes to fall.

Observation: Use to calculate .

Conclusion: Compare results to Earth’s accepted value (9.8 N/kg).