Universal Law of Gravitation

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Write the formula to find the magnitude of the gravitational force between the earth and an object on the surface of the earth.

The formula for the magnitude of the gravitational force between the earth and an object on the surface is given as $F = \frac{G \cdot M \cdot m},{R^2}$, where F is the force of attraction, G is the gravitational constant, M is the mass of the earth, m is the mass of the object, and R is the distance between the earth's center and the object (radius of the earth).

Explain the universal law of gravitation in your own words.

The universal law of gravitation states that every object in the universe attracts every other object with a force called the gravitational force. The force acting between two objects is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.

What is meant by free fall?

Free fall refers to the movement of an object under the influence of Earth's gravity when it is dropped from a certain height, causing it to fall freely towards the surface of the Earth.

What is acceleration due to gravity?

Acceleration due to gravity refers to the rate at which the velocity of an object changes as it falls freely towards the Earth's surface under the influence of gravity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the force acting between two objects according to the universal law of gravitation?

The force acting between two objects according to the universal law of gravitation is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers. Signup and view all the answers

Define the universal law of gravitation in your own words.

The universal law of gravitation states that every object in the universe attracts every other object with a force called the gravitational force. The force acting between two objects is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by free fall?

Free fall refers to the movement of an object under the sole influence of gravity, causing it to accelerate towards the Earth's surface. Signup and view all the answers

Write the formula to find the magnitude of the gravitational force between the earth and an object on the surface of the earth.

$F = \frac{G \cdot M \cdot m}{R^2}$, where $F$ is the force of attraction, $G$ is the gravitational constant, $M$ is the mass of the Earth, $m$ is the mass of the object, and $R$ is the distance between the Earth's center and the object (radius of the Earth). Signup and view all the answers

What do you mean by acceleration due to gravity?

Acceleration due to gravity refers to the acceleration experienced by an object falling freely towards the Earth's surface under the influence of gravity. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of Earth's gravity and its effect on falling objects.

Earth's gravity attracts each object towards its center, causing objects to fall towards the surface of the Earth. This movement of objects under the influence of gravitational force is known as free fall. Signup and view all the answers