Module 5 - 5.4.1 Point and Spherical Masses Flashcards
1
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A Gravitational Field (definition)
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The region around a body in which other bodies will feel a force due to the mass of the body
2
Q
Gravitational Fields Lines Always Act
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Towards the centre of the object
3
Q
Gravitational Field Strength (definition)
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The gravitational field strength at any point in a gravitational field is the force acting per unit mass at that point
4
Q
Over short distances, gravitational fields are said to be
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uniform
5
Q
At twice the distance, the gravitational field has
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a quarter of the strength
