Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Quiz
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What law describes the gravitational force between two objects?

  • Ohm's law
  • Newton's second law
  • Newton's law of universal gravitation (correct)
  • Newton's first law

    • What does Newton's law of universal gravitation state?

  • The force of gravity increases with distance.
  • The force of gravity is directly proportional to the distance between the masses.
  • The force of gravity is inversely proportional to the product of the two masses. (correct)
  • The force of gravity is independent of the masses of the objects.

    • How does the force of gravity change as the distance between two objects increases?

  • It decreases. (correct)
  • It remains constant.
  • It increases.
  • It becomes zero.

    • What does the term 'inversely proportional' mean in the context of Newton's law of universal gravitation?

    <p>As one quantity increases, the other quantity decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the force of gravity between two objects if their masses increase?

    <p>It increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for the force of gravity?

    <p>Newtons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    $F$ in Newton's law of universal gravitation is proportional to which variable?

    <p>$r^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    $F$ in Newton's law of universal gravitation is inversely proportional to which variable?

    <p>$1/r$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Newton's law of universal gravitation contribute to physics?

    <p>Understanding planetary motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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