The Universal Law of Gravitation Quiz
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According to the universal law of gravitation, the gravitational force between two bodies is directly proportional to ________.

  • The product of their masses and the distance between them
  • The product of their masses and the square of the distance between them (correct)
  • The difference of their masses and the square of the distance between them
  • The sum of their masses and the square of the distance between them
  • What is the formula to find the magnitude of the gravitational force between the earth and an object on the surface of the earth?

  • $F_g = \frac{{G \cdot M_E}}{{R^2}}$
  • $F_g = \frac{{G \cdot M_E \cdot m}}{{R^2}}$ (correct)
  • $F_g = \frac{{M_E \cdot m}}{{R^2}}$
  • $F_g = \frac{{G \cdot M_E \cdot m}}{{R}}$
  • What does the universal law of gravitation state?

  • Gravity only exists on Earth.
  • Only large bodies attract smaller bodies.
  • Gravity is caused by the rotation of the Earth.
  • Every body in the universe attracts every other body by virtue of its mass. (correct)
  • What is the universal gravitational constant denoted by?

    <p>$G$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the magnitude of the gravitational force between two bodies if their masses are doubled and the distance between them is also doubled?

    <p>Remains the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

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