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Gravitational fields Flashcards

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field

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region in which every point is affected by a force

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gravitational field

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region of space surrounding a body in which another body experiences a force of gravitational attraction

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gravitational field strength

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same for all bodies in the field, force felt per kg

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centre of gravity

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point on object where weight/force acts, where the mass of a body appears to act

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