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What significant value was determined by Henry Cavendish's experiment?
What significant value was determined by Henry Cavendish's experiment?
- The potential energy of a ball
- The mass of the Moon
- The gravitational constant G (correct)
- The distance between Earth and the Moon
How did Cavendish measure the gravitational force in his experiment?
How did Cavendish measure the gravitational force in his experiment?
- By observing the color change in the spheres
- By calculating the weight of the spheres
- Using a laser distance meter
- Through the angle of rotation of a suspended rod (correct)
What is stored in the gravitational field itself when a ball is raised above the Earth?
What is stored in the gravitational field itself when a ball is raised above the Earth?
- Mass of the ball
- Potential energy (correct)
- Kinetic energy
- Heat energy
Which concept did Newton struggle to explain regarding gravitational forces?
Which concept did Newton struggle to explain regarding gravitational forces?
What correction was made to Newton's laws regarding their accuracy?
What correction was made to Newton's laws regarding their accuracy?
What is the mass needed at the sun's surface to create a gravitational force of 470 N?
What is the mass needed at the sun's surface to create a gravitational force of 470 N?
How far apart must two ships be to exert a gravitational attraction of 1.0 x 10^-3 N on each other if their mass is 1.0 x 10^8 kg each?
How far apart must two ships be to exert a gravitational attraction of 1.0 x 10^-3 N on each other if their mass is 1.0 x 10^8 kg each?
What is the gravitational force experienced by a 50.0 kg mass on Jupiter's surface?
What is the gravitational force experienced by a 50.0 kg mass on Jupiter's surface?
Which celestial body has the highest gravitational pull on a 66.5 kg person according to the given data?
Which celestial body has the highest gravitational pull on a 66.5 kg person according to the given data?
What formula is used to find the gravitational force between two masses?
What formula is used to find the gravitational force between two masses?
What does the constant G represent in the gravitational force equation?
What does the constant G represent in the gravitational force equation?
Why does the Earth not accelerate significantly towards a falling apple?
Why does the Earth not accelerate significantly towards a falling apple?
How does the gravitational force affect the moon's orbit around the Earth?
How does the gravitational force affect the moon's orbit around the Earth?
According to Newton's third law of motion, what can be said about the gravitational forces between two masses?
According to Newton's third law of motion, what can be said about the gravitational forces between two masses?
In the equation for gravitational force, how does distance affect the force between two masses?
In the equation for gravitational force, how does distance affect the force between two masses?
Which of the following is true about gravitational force?
Which of the following is true about gravitational force?
What is the role of gravitational force in everyday objects such as desks in a classroom?
What is the role of gravitational force in everyday objects such as desks in a classroom?
What is the correct mathematical representation of gravitational force?
What is the correct mathematical representation of gravitational force?
What is the term for the mutual force of attraction between particles of matter?
What is the term for the mutual force of attraction between particles of matter?
How does Newton's law of universal gravitation explain planetary orbits?
How does Newton's law of universal gravitation explain planetary orbits?
What happens to a cannonball projected at just the right speed from a mountaintop?
What happens to a cannonball projected at just the right speed from a mountaintop?
What role does gravitational force play in relation to falling objects?
What role does gravitational force play in relation to falling objects?
Which of the following accurately describes what keeps satellites in orbit around Earth?
Which of the following accurately describes what keeps satellites in orbit around Earth?
What would occur if the gravitational force between the Earth and the sun suddenly disappeared?
What would occur if the gravitational force between the Earth and the sun suddenly disappeared?
In Newton's thought experiment, what effect does increasing the initial speed of a cannonball have?
In Newton's thought experiment, what effect does increasing the initial speed of a cannonball have?
How does the gravitational attraction between Earth and the moon affect the tides?
How does the gravitational attraction between Earth and the moon affect the tides?
What keeps a satellite in orbit around a planet?
What keeps a satellite in orbit around a planet?
What happens to the gravitational force between two students sitting in a classroom?
What happens to the gravitational force between two students sitting in a classroom?
What is the predicted weight of a 65.0 kg person on the surface of Saturn?
What is the predicted weight of a 65.0 kg person on the surface of Saturn?
At what height above Earth's surface does the acceleration due to gravity become 6.5 m/s²?
At what height above Earth's surface does the acceleration due to gravity become 6.5 m/s²?
What is the relationship between the newly discovered value of G and Earth's mass using its radius?
What is the relationship between the newly discovered value of G and Earth's mass using its radius?
What causes high tides on Earth?
What causes high tides on Earth?
How often do high tides occur at a specific coastal location?
How often do high tides occur at a specific coastal location?
What phenomenon creates the outward bulges that cause tides?
What phenomenon creates the outward bulges that cause tides?
Why does the gravitational force of the moon create two high tides?
Why does the gravitational force of the moon create two high tides?
Which factors, besides the moon, can influence tides?
Which factors, besides the moon, can influence tides?
What is the relationship between the gravitational force and the distance from the moon?
What is the relationship between the gravitational force and the distance from the moon?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting ocean tides?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting ocean tides?
In the Bay of Fundy, how much does the water rise at high tide?
In the Bay of Fundy, how much does the water rise at high tide?
Study Notes
Objectives
- Newton's law of universal gravitation explains satellite and planetary orbits, falling objects, and ocean tides.
- Application of Newton's law allows problem-solving related to gravitational force.
Key Term
- Gravitational force: Attraction between matter particles.
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
- Planets, including Earth, maintain nearly circular orbits around the sun due to gravitational force.
- Gravitational force also causes falling objects, like an apple, to be pulled toward Earth.
- Newton’s thought experiment illustrates how a cannonball can orbit Earth if projected correctly, analogous to satellite motion.
- The gravitational force is a centripetal force that keeps objects in orbit.
Gravitational Force Equation
- Gravitational force formula: F₍G₎ = G m₁m₂/r²
- G = 6.673 x 10^-11 N*m²/kg², known as the constant of universal gravitation.
- Gravitational force between two masses is influenced by their masses and the distance separating them.
Gravitational Force Characteristics
- Gravitational attraction exists between all masses, regardless of size.
- Earth and the moon exert equal and opposite gravitational forces, exemplifying Newton's third law.
- Despite gravitational attraction between small masses (like desks), the force is negligible compared to Earth’s mass.
- Earth's significantly larger mass results in imperceptible acceleration towards a falling object due to the inverse relationship between mass and acceleration.
Tidal Phenomena
- Ocean tides result from the gravitational influence exerted by the moon on Earth.
- High and low tides are caused by variations in gravitational force across Earth’s surface.
- The sun’s gravitational force also contributes to tides but is less significant than the moon’s effect.
Cavendish Experiment
- Henry Cavendish’s 1798 experiment measured gravitational force between masses, allowing the determination of G and Earth’s mass.
- Used a setup of small and large spheres to measure the gravitational attraction influencing a light rod.
Gravity as a Field Force
- Newton's laws did not explain the mechanism of gravity; field theory later clarified this by describing gravity as a field interaction.
- A mass creates a gravitational field, and energy associated with gravitational interactions is stored within this field.
Sample Problem and Practice
- Example provided on using the law of gravitation to determine mass required for a specific gravitational force.
- Exercises designed to apply gravitational concepts and calculations related to celestial bodies and forces experienced on their surfaces.
Section Assesment
- Key concepts include the reasons why satellites remain in orbit and the effects of gravitational forces in everyday contexts.
- Analysis of weights in differing gravitational environments, reinforcing the principles of Newton's gravitational laws.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Section 2 of Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation. It covers the explanation of gravitational force, its role in satellite and planetary orbits, and its effect on falling objects and tides. You will also apply the law to solve various problems related to gravitational phenomena.
