Gravitation Flashcards

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1
Q

Every massive object exert a force on every other massive object in the universe.

A

Gravitation

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2
Q

Equation for finding Force

A

F=Gmm/r^2

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3
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Two variables will do the same thing. If one increases, the other increases. If one decreases, then the other will also decrease.

A

Directly Proportional

Force and mass are directly proportional to each other.

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4
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Two variables will do the opposite thing. If one increases, the other decreases and vice versa.

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Inversely Proportional

Force and distance are inversely proportional to each other.

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5
Q
Variable:
F
g
m
r
A
Quantity:
Force(N)
Gravitation Constant 
Mass(kg)
Distance(m)
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