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Exploring the Universal Law of Gravitation

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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?

It was discovered through the study of planetary orbits and perturbations (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Newton's law of universal gravitation (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The force of gravity is reduced to a quarter of its original value (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The force of gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the objects (D) 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?

The force of gravity is reduced by half (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The law of universal gravitation (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

It causes a perturbation in the orbit of Uranus (A) Signup and view all the answers