Chapter 3: (1) Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation Flashcards
1
Q
Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation states that…
A
Gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of masses of two bodies and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the centers of two bodies.
2
Q
What is value of the gravitational constant, G?
A
6.67x10^-11 N m2 kg-2
3
Q
What is the relationship between the mass of the body and the gravitational force?
A
The larger the mass of the body, the larger the gravitational force.
4
Q
What is the relationship between the distance the bodies and the gravitational force?
A
The further the distance the bodies. the smaller the gravitational force.
5
Q
What is centripetal force?
A
The force acting on the object in direction towards the center of the circle (orbit).
