Practice Gravitation (9) - Gravitation

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Question 1.
What is the gravitational force?
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Consider how objects behave on Earth.
Question 2.
Name one effect of gravity.
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Think of everyday experiences.
3Question 3.
What is the primary force that causes objects to fall toward Earth?
- Friction
- Magnetism
- Gravitation
- Tension
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It's a force that acts over a distance.
4Question 4.
True or False: The gravitational force is stronger on smaller masses than on larger masses.
- True
- False
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Consider the relationship between mass and gravity.
Question 5.
You have two masses, 5 kg and 15 kg, placed 10 meters apart. Calculate the gravitational force between them using the formula F = G(m1*m2)/d².
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Apply the values correctly into the formula while paying attention to units.
Question 6.
Given that the buoyant force acting on an object submerged in water is 50 N and its weight is 30 N, determine whether the object floats or sinks and justify your answer.
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Compare the two forces to make your determination.

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