Chapter 10-Gravitation

G is gravitational constant whose value is ________ .

6.67 × 10^-11 N m2 kg-2

When you stand on loose sand , the force that is your body weight acts on an area that is equal to the ________ of your feet.

area

________ is a necessary part of every velocity change.

Acceleration

The motion of the moon around the earth is due to ________.

gravitation

The pull of objects towards earth is the -______force.

gravitational

The ________ on the moon is the force with which the moon attracts that object.

weight of an object

________ is the measure of its inertia.

Mass of an object

There is a(n) ________ involved whenever something is falling towards the earth.

acceleration

Acceleration due to gravity is _______ of mass

independant

Weight of an object is ______ of earth and moon

different

Mass of an object is________ in earth and moon

same

value of acceleration due to gravity on earth’s surface is________

9.8m/s2

value of g(acc due to gravity) is_______ at the poles than that at the equator

higher

At the centre of the earth acc due to gravity is ________

zero

weight of an object is the product of its _________ and _______

mass and acc due to gravity(g)

________holds the Earth’s atmosphere

gravity