Gravitational Force
Definition
Gravitational force is the attractive force between two objects with mass. It depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.
Analogy
Think of gravitational force as a magnet pulling objects together. Just like how magnets attract metal objects, gravity pulls everything towards each other because of their mass.
Related terms
Weight: The measure of the gravitational force acting on an object's mass.
Mass: The amount of matter contained in an object.
Free Fall: The motion of an object under only the influence of gravity, without any other forces acting on it.
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When looking at the Earth-Moon system, the gravitational force pulling the two together is ...
If a planet has a mass of 2 x 10^14 kg and a person on that planet is 100 kg and the radius of the planet is 1000 m, what is the gravitational force felt by the person?
What is the relationship between gravitational force and gravity?
What mass is determined by measuring the strength of the gravitational force exerted by an object on other objects?
A satellite is held in orbit by Earth's gravitational force. Which of the following must be true?
The gravitational force
A ferris wheel is rotating in a vertical circle. At the lowest point of the circle, the normal force exerted by the seat on the rider is _________ the gravitational force.
An object is attached to one end of a free rope and is being spun in a vertical circle. At the highest point of the circle, tension is ___________ the gravitational force.
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