Chapter 6.2

Question 1

Attractive force of gravitation between two masses formula

Answer 1

F = G(M1M2)/r^2
G = Newton’s constant of universal gravitation, 6.667 x 10^(-11)

Question 2

Gravitational field strength

Answer 2

The gravitational force per unit mass experienced by a small point mass m placed at that point

Question 3

Gravitational field strength formula

Answer 3

g = F/m

Question 4

The gravitational field strength around a single point or spherical mass is __

Answer 4

Radial

Question 5

Radial

Answer 5

Pointing towards the center of the mass creating the field