5 Questions
What is the force responsible for the motion of planets around the Sun and the moon around the earth?
Gravitational force
In the example activity 8.11, what did the motion of the stone indicate when the thread was released?
It moved in a straight line
What did Isaac Newton realize about the force responsible for the motion of celestial bodies?
It is the same force acting on all celestial bodies
What type of force is needed to change the speed or direction of motion of an object?
Force
What is the direction of motion of an object dropped from a height towards the earth?
Towards the earth
Test your understanding of the motion of the moon with this quiz based on Chapter 10: Gravitation. Recall the activity of whirling a stone on a thread to comprehend the moon's motion. Answer questions related to the activity and deepen your knowledge of gravitation.
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