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What initial observation led Newton to discover the concept of gravitation?
What initial observation led Newton to discover the concept of gravitation?
- The orbit of planets around the Sun.
- The movement of the moon around the Earth.
- The path of a falling apple from a tree. (correct)
- The behavior of objects in free fall.
Which of the following describes the direction of the gravitational force on an object near the Earth's surface?
Which of the following describes the direction of the gravitational force on an object near the Earth's surface?
- In a random direction depending on the object's speed.
- Towards the center of the Earth. (correct)
- At an angle to the surface of the Earth.
- In the direction of the motion of the object.
Which statement is true about gravitational force?
Which statement is true about gravitational force?
- It is a universal force acting between any two objects in the universe. (correct)
- It becomes weaker as two objects get closer.
- It affects only large objects like planets and stars.
- It only exists between objects on Earth.
What happens to an object in free fall under the influence of gravity?
What happens to an object in free fall under the influence of gravity?
How did Newton expand on his thoughts after considering the apple's fall?
How did Newton expand on his thoughts after considering the apple's fall?
What is the primary role of a force acting on an object?
What is the primary role of a force acting on an object?
Which of these fields were encouraged to explore videos and presentations about gravitational forces?
Which of these fields were encouraged to explore videos and presentations about gravitational forces?
How does the gravitational force between two objects change with the distance between them?
How does the gravitational force between two objects change with the distance between them?
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Study Notes
Gravitation
- Sir Isaac Newton is credited with discovering the phenomenon of gravitation.
- The story goes that Newton observed an apple falling from a tree and wondered why it fell vertically downward.
- He concluded that the Earth attracts the apple towards itself, with this attractive force acting towards the center of the Earth.
- Newton questioned whether this force of gravitation acts on objects at different heights on Earth and also on objects much farther away like the moon, other planets, and the Sun.
Force And Motion
- Force is necessary to change the speed and direction of an object's motion.
- Newton's laws of motion are relevant to understanding force and motion.
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