Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Quiz
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What did Newton conclude about the dependence of gravity upon distance?

  • The force of gravitational attraction is inversely proportional to the distance between the Earth and other objects. (correct)
  • The force of gravitational attraction is directly proportional to the distance between the Earth and other objects.
  • The force of gravitational attraction is inversely proportional to the mass of the objects.
  • The force of gravitational attraction is independent of the distance between the Earth and other objects.

    • What did Newton conclude about the relationship between gravity and mass?

  • The force of gravity is directly proportional to the mass of objects.
  • The force of gravity is inversely proportional to the mass of objects.
  • The force of gravity is independent of the mass of objects.
  • The force of gravity is dependent upon the mass of objects. (correct)

    • What did Newton compare to draw an important conclusion about gravity?

  • The mass of the moon and the mass of objects on earth.
  • The acceleration of the moon and the acceleration of objects on earth. (correct)
  • The velocity of the moon and the velocity of objects on earth.
  • The acceleration of the moon and the speed of objects on earth.

    • What did Newton believe was responsible for the acceleration of the moon and objects on earth?

    <p>Gravitational forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Newton conclude about the force of gravitational attraction between the Earth and other objects?

    <p>It is inversely proportional to the distance separating the earth's center from the object's center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Newton conclude about the force of gravitational attraction between the Earth and other objects?

    <p>It is inversely proportional to the distance separating the earth's center from the object's center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Newton compare to draw an important conclusion about gravity?

    <p>The acceleration of the moon and the acceleration of objects on earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Newton believe was responsible for the acceleration of the moon and objects on earth?

    <p>Gravitational forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Newton conclude about the dependence of gravity upon distance?

    <p>It is inversely proportional to the distance separating the earth's center from the object's center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the force of gravity depend upon, according to Newton's famous equation?

    <p>The mass of the apple and the mass of the earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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