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The force of gravity between two objects is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
The force of gravity between two objects is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
True (A)
If the mass of one object is doubled, the force of gravity between it and another object will also double.
If the mass of one object is doubled, the force of gravity between it and another object will also double.
True (A)
The Sun's gravitational pull on the Earth is weaker than the Moon's gravitational pull on the Earth because the Sun is much farther away.
The Sun's gravitational pull on the Earth is weaker than the Moon's gravitational pull on the Earth because the Sun is much farther away.
False (B)
Gravitational lensing occurs when light is deflected by a massive object's gravity, creating a distorted image of distant objects.
Gravitational lensing occurs when light is deflected by a massive object's gravity, creating a distorted image of distant objects.
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Black holes are so dense that even light, which has no mass, cannot escape their gravitational pull.
Black holes are so dense that even light, which has no mass, cannot escape their gravitational pull.
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Study Notes
Gravity: A Fundamental Force
- Gravity is an attractive force between any two objects with mass.
- It's a long-range force, acting across vast distances.
- Earth's gravity keeps us grounded and causes the moon's orbit.
- Gravity plays a role in the formation of stars, including our Sun, which formed 4.5 billion years ago.
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
- Sir Isaac Newton, in the 17th century, discovered that gravitational force decreases with the square of the distance between objects.
- Doubling the distance weakens the force to a quarter of its original strength.
- Gravitational force is directly proportional to the mass of objects.
- More massive objects exert stronger gravitational pulls.
- We experience Earth's stronger pull than the Moon's due to Earth's larger mass and proximity.
- The Moon's pull still causes tides.
Gravity and Light
- Gravity attracts objects with mass and energy.
- Light, despite being massless, possesses energy, making it susceptible to gravity.
- Light bends when passing near massive objects like the Sun, a phenomenon called gravitational lensing.
- Black holes' immense gravity prevents even light from escaping.
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Explore the fundamentals of gravity and its important role in the universe. Learn about Sir Isaac Newton's contribution to our understanding of gravitational forces and how they vary with distance and mass. This quiz will test your knowledge on the laws that govern one of the most essential forces in nature.
