Motion in the Universe

Question 1

What does the gravitational force between 2 objects depend on

Answer 1

1. The size and mass of the 2 objects

2. The distance between the 2 objects.

Question 2

What are satellites

Answer 2

These are objects that orbit planets.

Question 3

What are the 2 types of satellites

Answer 3

1. Natural Satellites

2. Artificial Satellites.

Question 4

What does the gravitational field strength on planets depend on

Answer 4

1. The larger the mass of the planets, the larger the gravitational Field strength
2. The larger the radius of the planet, the smaller the gravitational field strength is on the surface.

Question 5

What is the equation for calculating Orbital speed

Answer 5

Speed = Distance moved / Time taken

Question 6

What are the names of the 8 planets in the solar system in order

Answer 6

1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune