Force weight and gravity Flashcards

Understand gravitation force definition, main features of it, weight, gravitational field strength

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Gravitational force

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It is the downward pull from earth

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Main features of gravitational force

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1.All masses attract each other.

2.the greater the mass the stronger the force

3.the closer the masses the greater the force

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Weight

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It is the force of gravity acting on a object

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Gravitational field strength

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It is a region in which masses experience a force due to gravitational Attraction

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Mass is always_____? And weight is ________?

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  1. Same
  2. Weight is changeable depending on the gravitational field strength
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