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What is the acceleration of gravity at the surface of Earth?
What is the acceleration of gravity at the surface of Earth?
9.8 m/s^2 downward
If an object's velocity is doubled, what happens to its momentum?
If an object's velocity is doubled, what happens to its momentum?
doubled
What will a net force on an object cause if the object is not gaining or losing mass?
What will a net force on an object cause if the object is not gaining or losing mass?
change in velocity
If your mass is 60 kg on Earth, what would your mass be on the Moon?
If your mass is 60 kg on Earth, what would your mass be on the Moon?
What can you conclude if you notice your weight decreases while standing on a scale in an elevator?
What can you conclude if you notice your weight decreases while standing on a scale in an elevator?
What would happen if the Space Shuttle were launched with a speed greater than Earth's escape velocity?
What would happen if the Space Shuttle were launched with a speed greater than Earth's escape velocity?
According to Newton's first law of motion, what will an object moving in a straight line at 50 mi/hr do?
According to Newton's first law of motion, what will an object moving in a straight line at 50 mi/hr do?
How does the Space Shuttle take off?
How does the Space Shuttle take off?
The speed at which a pool ball moves after being struck by a cue is most directly an example of what?
The speed at which a pool ball moves after being struck by a cue is most directly an example of what?
What explains the fact that Voyager 10 continues to speed out of the solar system even though its rockets have no fuel?
What explains the fact that Voyager 10 continues to speed out of the solar system even though its rockets have no fuel?
What does changing the orbit of a spacecraft by firing thrusters exemplify?
What does changing the orbit of a spacecraft by firing thrusters exemplify?
What quantities does angular momentum depend upon?
What quantities does angular momentum depend upon?
Why is gasoline useful in cars?
Why is gasoline useful in cars?
The amount of gravitational potential energy released as an object falls depends on what?
The amount of gravitational potential energy released as an object falls depends on what?
Considering Einstein's famous equation, E = mc^2, what is true about a small amount of mass?
Considering Einstein's famous equation, E = mc^2, what is true about a small amount of mass?
What is the ultimate source of energy that powers the Sun?
What is the ultimate source of energy that powers the Sun?
Which statement correctly describes the law of conservation of energy?
Which statement correctly describes the law of conservation of energy?
Where does the energy come from that your body uses to keep you alive?
Where does the energy come from that your body uses to keep you alive?
According to the universal law of gravitation, how is the force due to gravity described?
According to the universal law of gravitation, how is the force due to gravity described?
What does it mean if the force of gravity is an inverse square law?
What does it mean if the force of gravity is an inverse square law?
If you double the masses of both attracting objects, what happens to the gravitational force between them?
If you double the masses of both attracting objects, what happens to the gravitational force between them?
What are the allowed shapes for orbits under the force of gravity?
What are the allowed shapes for orbits under the force of gravity?
What explains why Kepler's second law is true according to Newton's laws?
What explains why Kepler's second law is true according to Newton's laws?
How can the mass of Jupiter be calculated?
How can the mass of Jupiter be calculated?
The tides on Earth are an example of what?
The tides on Earth are an example of what?
At which lunar phase(s) are tides least pronounced?
At which lunar phase(s) are tides least pronounced?
What can you determine if you observe the acceleration of an object with a known mass?
What can you determine if you observe the acceleration of an object with a known mass?
If a known force was applied to an object with a known mass, how can you predict that object's acceleration?
If a known force was applied to an object with a known mass, how can you predict that object's acceleration?
In the equation $F_g = \frac{G M_1 M_2}{d^2}$, what does $d$ represent?
In the equation $F_g = \frac{G M_1 M_2}{d^2}$, what does $d$ represent?
In the equation $F_g = \frac{G M_1 M_2}{d^2}$, what does $G$ represent?
In the equation $F_g = \frac{G M_1 M_2}{d^2}$, what does $G$ represent?
In the equation $F_g = \frac{G M_1 M_2}{d^2}$, what does $M_1$ represent?
In the equation $F_g = \frac{G M_1 M_2}{d^2}$, what does $M_1$ represent?
According to the equation $F_g = \frac{G M_1 M_2}{d^2}$, what happens to the gravitational force if the distance between two objects increases?
According to the equation $F_g = \frac{G M_1 M_2}{d^2}$, what happens to the gravitational force if the distance between two objects increases?
In the equation $F_g = \frac{G M_1 M_2}{d^2}$, what happens to the gravitational force if the mass of the second object were greater?
In the equation $F_g = \frac{G M_1 M_2}{d^2}$, what happens to the gravitational force if the mass of the second object were greater?
In Newton's version of Kepler's third law, what does $p$ represent?
In Newton's version of Kepler's third law, what does $p$ represent?
In Newton's version of Kepler's third law, what does $a$ represent?
In Newton's version of Kepler's third law, what does $a$ represent?
In Newton's version of Kepler's third law, what do $M_1$ and $M_2$ represent?
In Newton's version of Kepler's third law, what do $M_1$ and $M_2$ represent?
In Newton's version of Kepler's third law, what does $G$ represent?
In Newton's version of Kepler's third law, what does $G$ represent?
What observational information is needed to calculate the combined mass of a planet and its moon?
What observational information is needed to calculate the combined mass of a planet and its moon?
Solve for the combined mass of a planet and its satellite using the equation $M_1 + M_2 = \frac{4\pi^2}{G} \times \frac{a^3}{p^2}$.
Solve for the combined mass of a planet and its satellite using the equation $M_1 + M_2 = \frac{4\pi^2}{G} \times \frac{a^3}{p^2}$.
What is 0 degrees Kelvin?
What is 0 degrees Kelvin?
Speed and velocity are the same thing.
Speed and velocity are the same thing.
The Moon is constantly falling toward Earth.
The Moon is constantly falling toward Earth.
If you double the mass of fusion material in a hydrogen bomb, you quadruple the amount of energy generated.
If you double the mass of fusion material in a hydrogen bomb, you quadruple the amount of energy generated.
When energy is converted from one form to another, a tiny amount is inevitably lost.
When energy is converted from one form to another, a tiny amount is inevitably lost.
Kepler deduced his laws of planetary motion once Newton had published his universal law of gravitation.
Kepler deduced his laws of planetary motion once Newton had published his universal law of gravitation.
There is no gravity in space.
There is no gravity in space.
Doubling the distance between two objects halves the gravitational force between them.
Doubling the distance between two objects halves the gravitational force between them.
The escape velocity from Earth is greater for larger rockets than for small ones.
The escape velocity from Earth is greater for larger rockets than for small ones.
Tidal friction caused by Earth's stretching from the Moon's gravity is gradually slowing down the rotation of Earth.
Tidal friction caused by Earth's stretching from the Moon's gravity is gradually slowing down the rotation of Earth.
The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth.
The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth.
Unbound orbits have more orbital energy than bound orbits.
Unbound orbits have more orbital energy than bound orbits.
When you experience a downward gravitational force from the Earth, the Earth experiences a weaker upward gravitational force from you.
When you experience a downward gravitational force from the Earth, the Earth experiences a weaker upward gravitational force from you.
Planets with larger orbital radii have longer orbital periods only because they have a longer distance to travel in each orbit.
Planets with larger orbital radii have longer orbital periods only because they have a longer distance to travel in each orbit.
Planets with larger orbital radii have longer orbital periods because they both have a longer distance to travel in each orbit and move more slowly.
Planets with larger orbital radii have longer orbital periods because they both have a longer distance to travel in each orbit and move more slowly.
To measure the mass of an astronomical object, one can observe the orbital period and distance of a companion.
To measure the mass of an astronomical object, one can observe the orbital period and distance of a companion.
Study Notes
Gravity and Motion
- Acceleration due to gravity at Earth's surface is 9.8 m/s² downward.
- Doubling an object's velocity results in a doubling of momentum.
- A net force acting on an object changes its velocity without affecting its mass.
- Mass is constant regardless of location; a 60 kg mass on Earth remains 60 kg on the Moon.
Forces and Acceleration
- A decrease in weight while standing in an elevator indicates downward acceleration.
- Launching the Space Shuttle greater than Earth's escape velocity enables travel into the solar system.
- According to Newton's first law, an object moves in a straight line with constant speed until acted upon by a force.
- The Space Shuttle takes off by expelling hot gas, causing upward motion through conservation of momentum.
Newton's Laws of Motion
- The velocity of a pool ball after being struck illustrates Newton's second law of motion.
- Voyager 10's continued motion out of the solar system without fuel exemplifies Newton's first law.
- Changing a spacecraft's orbit by firing thrusters demonstrates Newton's third law of motion.
Energy and Potential
- Angular momentum depends on mass, velocity, and radius.
- Gasoline is a source of chemical potential energy used in vehicles.
- The gravitational potential energy an object releases during a fall is dependent on the distance it falls.
- Einstein's equation E = mc² shows that small mass can yield large energy.
Gravitational Forces
- The force of gravity inversely relates to the square of the distance between objects.
- Doubling the distance between two masses decreases gravitational force by a factor of four.
- If both attracting masses are doubled, the gravitational force increases by a factor of four.
- Objects can have elliptical, parabolic, or hyperbolic orbits under gravitational influence.
Kepler's Laws and Orbital Mechanics
- Kepler's second law is supported by the conservation of total orbital energy.
- The mass of Jupiter can be determined by measuring the orbital characteristics of its moons.
- Tides result from the gravitational interactions explained by the universal law of gravitation.
Tidal Phenomena
- Tides are least pronounced during the first and third quarter lunar phases.
- Observing acceleration in relation to known mass allows determination of total forces acting on an object using Newton's second law.
Gravitational Equation and Constants
- Fg = G(M1M2/d²) describes gravitational force, where d is the distance between objects and G is the universal gravitational constant.
- M1 represents the mass of one of the objects involved in the gravitational interaction.
Orbital Periods and Characteristics
- Newton's version of Kepler's third law (p² = (4π²/G(M1 + M2))a³) shows relationships among orbital period, distance, and masses.
- p represents orbital period while a indicates the average distance between two objects.
Temperature and Energy Dynamics
- 0 degrees Kelvin is defined as the temperature at which all random motion of particles ceases.
- Speed and velocity are distinct concepts in physics, reflecting different measures.
Misconceptions and Truths
- The Moon is in continuous free-fall towards Earth.
- Tidal forces from the Moon are gradually impacting Earth's rotation.
- Larger planetary masses do not increase escape velocity; this remains a constant dependent on the celestial body's gravity.
- Planets with larger orbital radii have longer periods due to greater distance and slower motion in their orbits.
- The collective mass of astronomical objects can be deduced through their orbital dynamics.
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