Fields Flashcards
1
Q
What is newton’s law of gravitation ?
A
The law of gravitation states that any object with a mass will attract another mass with a force which is directly proportional to the product of the two masses and inversely proportional to the square distance between them.
2
Q
According to newton’s law what is the force directly proportional to ?
A
The product of the two masses ( Mm)
3
Q
According to newtons law what is the force of attraction inversely proportional to ?
A
The square of the distance between them (1/r^2)
4
Q
What is the equation to work out the force of attraction ?
A
F = G (Mm/r^2 )
5
Q
What is gravitational field strength?
A
The gravitational field strength is the gravitational force exerted per unit mass on a point within the field
