Gravitational field Flashcards
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Gravitational field strength?
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G. F. S. At a point is defined as the gravitational force per unit mass at that point.
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Newtons law of gravitation?
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The force of attraction between two point mass is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of distance between them.
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Gravitational potential energy??
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G. P. e. At a point is defined as work done in bringing any mass of substance from infinity to that point within gravitational field.
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Gravitational field??
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A region where a mass experiences force.
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Geostationary orbit??
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Equatorial orbit same period as earth. Same direction of rotation as earth. (West to east)
