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

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