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State the importance of Newton's universal law of gravitation .

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The importance of Newton's universal law of gravitation :
The law explains successfully, i.e., with greate accuracy,
(1) the force that binds the objects on the earth to the earth
(2) the motion of the moon and artificial satellites around the earth
(3) the motion of the planets, asteroids, comets, etc., around the Sun
(4) the tides of the sea due to the moon and the Sun.
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  2. Define G (universal gravitational constant).

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  3. State the importance of Newton's universal law of gravitation .

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  4. Compare the gravitational force on a body of mass 1 kg due to the eart...

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  5. Explain the term the earth's gravitational force. What is the value of...

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  6. Write a short note on the earth's gravitational force.

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  7. Take two balls of different masses, go to the top of a building, drop ...

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  9. Take a feather and a paper. Allow them to fall to the ground simultane...

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  10. What is the acceleration Due to Gravity?

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  11. What is meant by 'free fall' hence define acceleration due to gravity.

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  12. From to newton's law of gravitation, derive the formula for the accele...

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  13. Explain the factors affecting the value of g .

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  14. If g=GM//r^(2), then where will the value of g be high, at Goa Beach o...

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  15. Explain why the value of g is zero at the centre of the earth .

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  16. Does the value of g change while going deep inside the earth ? Why ?

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  17. Why does an object released from the hand , fall on the earth ?

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  18. Does the value of g depend on the mass of the falling body ? Why ?

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  19. Define mass . State its SI and CGS units.

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  20. Define weight . State its SI and CGs units .

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