Preliminary Physics I - Gravitation
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What does the minus sign in the gravitational force equation indicate?

  • The force is repulsive.
  • The force is attractive. (correct)
  • The force is constant.
  • The force varies with distance.

    • What is the value of the gravitational field strength (g) at the Earth's surface?

  • 10.00 N kg-1
  • 9.81 m/s2 (correct)
  • 6.67 N kg-1
  • 9.81 N kg-1 (correct)

    • How is gravitational field strength calculated at the Earth's surface?

  • F = mg (correct)
  • g = F/m (correct)
  • g = -Gm/r²
  • F = m/R

    • What represents the gravitational constant (G) in the gravitational force equation?

    <p>6.67 x 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of force is the gravitational force when considering planetary motion?

    <p>Centripetal force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law relates gravitational force to the centripetal force in circular motion?

    <p>Law of universal gravitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the equation $g = -\frac{GM_E}{R_E^2}$, what does $R_E$ denote?

    <p>Radius of the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to gravitational force as the distance between two masses increases?

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

    Why do a paper and a stone fall at the same rate in a vacuum?

    <p>Their acceleration is independent of mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mass of an object measure?

    <p>The amount of matter in the object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a cork and an iron nail of equal mass placed on the surface of water?

    <p>The cork will float and the nail will sink.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the upward force experienced by a body immersed in a fluid called?

    <p>Buoyant force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the buoyant force relate to the weight of a submerged object?

    <p>It is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which object would float when placed in water?

    <p>An object with a density of 0.5 g/cm³.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Archimedes' Principle used for in practical applications?

    <p>Designing ships and submarines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the relationship between the density of an object and its ability to float?

    <p>Objects with densities lower than the liquid will float.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for gravitational field strength, g?

    <p>$g = \frac{W}{m}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?

    <p>Centripetal force provided by Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Newton’s Law of Gravitation, the force of attraction between two bodies is directly proportional to what?

    <p>The product of their masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an object if the centripetal force acting on it is removed?

    <p>It will move in a straight line tangent to the circular path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the Earth not visibly move towards an apple when the apple falls?

    <p>The apple has negligible mass compared to Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an object placed in a gravitational field around a massive body?

    <p>It experiences a force directed towards the center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Newton’s third law of motion, what can be said about the forces between two objects?

    <p>They are equal and opposite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is gravitational field strength defined?

    <p>The force per unit mass at a point in the field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the gravitational field lines around the Earth?

    <p>Closer field lines indicate a stronger field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion does an object exhibit when released from circular motion without centripetal force?

    <p>Linear motion along a tangent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth?

    <p>$9.81 , m/s^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between mass and acceleration according to Newton's second law of motion?

    <p>Acceleration is inversely proportional to mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the angular velocity of a geostationary satellite in rad/s?

    <p>$7.27 \times 10^{-5}$ rad/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a radial gravitational field imply about the strength of the field?

    <p>The strength decreases with distance from the mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a use of geostationary satellites?

    <p>Interplanetary exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of the gravitational constant G?

    <p>$6.674 \times 10^{-11} \text{ N m}^2\text{ kg}^{-2}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding geostationary orbit is true?

    <p>The satellite remains stationary relative to the surface of the Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation correctly represents the balance of forces for a geostationary satellite?

    <p>$F_{centripetal} = F_{gravitational}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between gravitational field strength and weight?

    <p>Weight is the force experienced by a mass in a gravitational field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gravitational force between the Earth and the moon?

    <p>-1.98 x 10^20 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a uniform gravitational field?

    <p>Field lines that are evenly spaced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula calculates the gravitational force between two masses?

    <p>$F = G \frac{m_1 m_2}{r}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the radius of a geostationary satellite's orbit?

    <p>$r^3 = \frac{GM}{\omega^2}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the variable 'g' represent in the equation $F = mg$?

    <p>Acceleration due to gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the geostationary orbit is true?

    <p>It remains fixed above one point on the Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the paper take longer to reach the ground than the stone when dropped simultaneously?

    <p>Air resistance affects the paper more than the stone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of force does the universal law of gravitation primarily describe?

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

    What does the gravitational force between two objects depend on?

    <p>The product of their masses and inversely on the square of the distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the radius of the Earth is considered to be R, how is the acceleration due to gravity 'g' related to mass M of the Earth?

    <p>$g = G \frac{M}{R^2}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of acceleration due to gravity?

    <p>m/s^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the state of an object in free fall?

    <p>An object only influenced by gravitational force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What calculations are needed to find the gravitational force if the masses and the distance are known?

    <p>Multiply the masses and divide by the square of the distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Preliminary Physics I - Gravitation

    • Gravitational Field: A region surrounding a massive body where another mass experiences a gravitational force.
    • Gravitational Field Strength: Force per unit mass at a specific point in the field (N/kg). A vector quantity.
    • Gravitational Field Strength Equation: g = F/m, where g is the gravitational field strength, F is the force, and m is the mass.
    • Uniform Gravitational Field: A field with equally spaced field lines, which is the approximate condition near the Earth's surface.
    • Gravitational Field on Earth's Surface: Acceleration due to gravity (g) is approximately constant, equal to -9.81 m/s². The negative sign indicates the direction is downwards.
    • Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation: The force of attraction between any two bodies is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
    • Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Equation: F = G * m₁ * m₂ / r², where F is the gravitational force, G is the gravitational constant (6.67 x 10⁻¹¹ N m² kg⁻²), m₁ and m₂ are the masses of the two bodies, and r is the distance between their centers.
    • Gravitational Constant (G): A constant of proportionality in Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation. Expressed in N m² kg⁻².
    • Gravitational Potential Energy (U): The energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field. A negative value for objects near earth. This equation is valid for objects far from Earth's surface.
    • Gravitational Potential (Φ): Work done in moving a unit mass from infinity to a point in a gravitational field (J/kg).
    • Equipotential Lines: Lines connecting points with the same gravitational potential. These are perpendicular to the gravitational field lines.
    • Geostationary Orbit: An orbit where the satellite remains above the same point on the Earth's equator, due to the satellite matching the Earth's rotation speed.
      • Conditions required for geostationary orbit:
        • Orbital period of 24 hours
        • Circular orbit above the equator
        • Orbiting in the same direction as Earth's rotation
    • Geostationary Orbit Properties:
      • Period (T): 24 hours (86400 s)
      • Angular velocity (ω): 2π / T = 7.27 × 10⁻⁵ rad/s.
      • Radius of orbit (r): 4.22 × 10⁷ m.
    • Uses of Geostationary Satellites: Weather monitoring, television transmission, telephone communication.
    • Free Fall: Objects falling towards the Earth under the influence of gravity only. Acceleration due to gravity is constant throughout.
    • Buoyancy: The upward force exerted on an object immersed in a fluid. Equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.

    Other

    • Activity: Methods to demonstrate gravitational and buoyancy principles (different experiments involving throwing stones, placing objects in water, etc.).
    • Recall: Summary and key definitions of mass, weight, and their relation to gravity.

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