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Universal Law of Gravitation

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What is the force responsible for keeping the moon in orbit around the Earth?

Frictional force

Magnetic force

Electromagnetic force

Centripetal force (correct)

What is the name of the force that acts on all objects with mass and causes them to be attracted to one another?

Inertial force

Gravitational force (correct)

Tensional force

Centrifugal force

What observation led Newton to discover the force of gravity?

A stone thrown upwards

A leaf floating in water

An apple falling on him (correct)

A ball rolling down a hill

Which law of motion helps explain why an object thrown upwards eventually falls back down to the ground?

Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Signup and view all the answers

In the context of gravitation, what does centripetal force refer to?

Force responsible for circular motion Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if there was no gravitational force between the Earth and the moon?

The moon would move away from Earth Signup and view all the answers

How does weight vary for an object at different locations on Earth?

Weight decreases as altitude increases Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an object when the centripetal force acting on it is reduced?

It moves slower in its circular path Signup and view all the answers

Which of Newton's laws explains why an object remains at rest until acted upon by an external force?

Newton's First Law Signup and view all the answers

Why do all planets revolve around the Sun?

Due to gravitational attraction Signup and view all the answers