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How does gravity affect subatomic particles?
How does gravity affect subatomic particles?
Gravity has no significant influence on subatomic particles.
Define gravity and its role in physics.
Define gravity and its role in physics.
Gravity is a fundamental interaction that causes mutual attraction between all objects with mass. It is the most significant interaction at the macroscopic scale and determines the motion of planets, stars, galaxies, and even light.
What is the role of gravity on Earth?
What is the role of gravity on Earth?
Gravity gives weight to physical objects on Earth.
What are the four fundamental interactions in physics and how does gravity compare to them?
What are the four fundamental interactions in physics and how does gravity compare to them?
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Describe the biological functions of gravity.
Describe the biological functions of gravity.
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Match the following fundamental interactions with their relative strengths compared to gravity:
Match the following fundamental interactions with their relative strengths compared to gravity:
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Match the following celestial objects with the significance of gravity in their motion:
Match the following celestial objects with the significance of gravity in their motion:
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Match the following biological processes with the role of gravity:
Match the following biological processes with the role of gravity:
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Match the following terms with their definitions related to gravity:
Match the following terms with their definitions related to gravity:
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Match the following scales with the significance of gravity:
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Study Notes
Gravity
- Gravity is a fundamental interaction that causes mutual attraction between all things with mass.
- It is the weakest of the four fundamental interactions, with a strength approximately:
- 10^38 times weaker than the strong interaction
- 10^36 times weaker than the electromagnetic force
- 10^29 times weaker than the weak interaction
- Due to its weakness, gravity has no significant influence at the subatomic level.
Gravity at the Macroscopic Scale
- Gravity is the most significant interaction between objects at the macroscopic scale.
- It determines the motion of:
- Planets
- Stars
- Galaxies
- Even light
Gravity on Earth
- Gravity gives weight to physical objects on Earth.
- The Moon's gravity is responsible for:
- Sublunar tides in the oceans
- The antipodal tide, caused by the inertia of the Earth and Moon orbiting each other
Biological Functions of Gravity
- Gravity helps guide the growth of plants through gravitropism.
- It influences the development of various biological processes.
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Test your knowledge about gravity with this quiz! From its definition to its strength compared to other fundamental interactions, this quiz will challenge your understanding of this fundamental force in physics.