define// gravitational fields

Question 1

Define a force field and explain the significance of the fact that a force field is a vector

Answer 1

A force field is a region of space where a body will experience a non-contact force

The direction of a force field is shown by field lines which are represented by arrows

Question 2

Describe the conditions that cause force fields to arise

Answer 2

Force fields arise from the interaction of mass, of static charge, and between moving charges

Question 3

Define and describe gravity

Answer 3

Gravity is a universal attractive force acting between all matter

Question 4

Define a gravitational field

Answer 4

A gravitational field is defined as a region of space where a mass experiences a force due to the gravitational attraction of another mass. It is always attractive.