Gravitation Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the equation for newtons law of gravitation
A
F = G m1m2/r^2
2
Q
What’s the inverse square law
A
The force due to gravity decreases with the square of the distance from the centre of the earth
3
Q
Gravitational force =
A
a 1/a^2
4
Q
What does F stand for
A
Gravitational force of attraction (N)
5
Q
What is r
A
The distance between the centre of the 2 masses
6
Q
What is G
A
Newtons gravitational constant (6.67x10^-11)
