Gravity Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

The force of gravity acts on _____ objects in the universe.

A

All

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2
Q

What does the force of gravity depend on?

A

masses of the objects and distance between them

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3
Q

Equation for Universal Gravitation

A

Fg=Gxm1m2/r2

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4
Q

m1 and m2 (Def)

A

Masses of objects

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5
Q

G=?

A

Gravitational constant and is equal to 6.67x10^-11

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6
Q

r=?

A

is the distance between 2 objects- measured to center to center(radius)

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7
Q

Easier equation

A

W=mg
Weight = mass x gravity

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8
Q

Gravity =?

A

9.8 m/s^2

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9
Q

Air Pressure

A

is when gravity pulls on the atmosphere in turn the atmosphere pulls down on the surface of the earth

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10
Q

Terminal Speed

A

is the highest speed a falling object can reach before air resistance is equal to gravity

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