The Force of Gravity
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Objective
I can calculate the gravitational force between two objects using the formula F = G(m₁m₂/r²).
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Explain the law of universal gravitation in your own words, including the significance of the variables in the formula F = G(m₁m₂/r²).
Calculate the gravitational force between two objects with masses of 5 kg and 10 kg that are 2 meters apart. Use G = 6.67 × 10⁻¹¹ N m²/kg² in your calculation.
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“Calculate the gravitational force between two objects with masses of 8 kg and 12 kg that are 3 meters apart. Use G = 6.67 × 10⁻¹¹ N m²/kg² in your calculation. Show all work. Determine the gravitational force acting between two objects with masses of 15 kg and 20 kg that are 5 meters apart. Use G = 6.67 × 10⁻¹¹ N m²/kg² in your calculation. Show all work.”
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