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Gravitational Force

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AP Physics 1

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Gravitational force is the attractive force between two objects with mass. It depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

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Practice Questions (8)

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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