Exploring the Universal Law of Gravitation
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What is the effect on the force of gravity between two objects if the mass of one object is tripled?

  • The force of gravity is tripled (correct)
  • The force of gravity is reduced by a third
  • The force of gravity is reduced to zero
  • The force of gravity remains the same
  • What is the relationship between the mass of an object and its gravitational attraction to another object?

  • Gravitational attraction is directly proportional to the mass of the object (correct)
  • Gravitational attraction is unrelated to the mass of the object
  • Gravitational attraction is inversely proportional to the mass of the object
  • Gravitational attraction is directly proportional to the square of the mass of the object
  • What is the result of a perturbation in the orbit of a planet, such as Jupiter, as it approaches another planet, like Saturn?

  • Jupiter's orbit remains unchanged
  • Jupiter's orbit is affected by the gravitational pull of Saturn, causing a deviation (correct)
  • Jupiter's orbit is affected by the magnetic field of Saturn, causing a deviation
  • Jupiter's orbit is affected by the solar wind, causing a deviation
  • How did the discovery of Neptune in 1846 come about?

    <p>It was discovered through the study of planetary orbits and perturbations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying principle that guides the efforts of scientists in their study of planetary orbits?

    <p>Newton's law of universal gravitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the force of gravity between two objects if the distance between them is doubled?

    <p>The force of gravity is reduced to a quarter of its original value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the distance between two objects and the force of gravity between them?

    <p>The force of gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the force of gravity between two objects if the mass of one object is decreased by half?

    <p>The force of gravity is reduced by half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying principle that describes the gravitational force between two objects?

    <p>The law of universal gravitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the gravitational pull of Saturn on the planet Uranus?

    <p>It causes a perturbation in the orbit of Uranus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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