gravity Flashcards
1
Q
what is law of universal gravitation
A
a law stating that all objects attract through the gravitational force which can be affected by the size of the masses and distance between them
2
Q
what is the universal gravitation equation
A
Fg=G( m1m2/d^2) where G= 6.67x10^-11
3
Q
true or false gravitational force increases as mass increases
A
true
4
Q
true or false gravitational force increases as distance between objects increases
A
false
5
Q
what is weight
A
the force on an object due to gravity
6
Q
what is the equation for weight
A
w= mass in kg x acceleration due to gravity (g) which is 9.8 m/s/s on Earth
