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Gravitational Mass Interaction

The relationship between the masses of two objects and the gravitational force between them, including the direct proportionality to the product of their masses

intermediate
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Gravitational mass interaction is a fundamental concept in physics that describes how objects with mass attract each other through the force of gravity. This interaction is governed by Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, which states that every mass attracts every other mass with a force proporti...

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Key Terms

Gravity
A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Example: The Earth pulls objects towards its center due to gravity.

Mass
The amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms.

Example: A rock has a mass of 2 kg.

Weight
The force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as mass times gravitational acceleration.

Example: A 10 kg object weighs about 98 N on Earth.

Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
A law stating that every mass attracts every other mass with a force proportional to the product of their masses.

Example: The formula F = G(m1*m2)/r² describes this force.

Celestial Bodies
Natural objects in space, such as stars, planets, and moons.

Example: The Sun is a celestial body that provides light and heat to Earth.

Orbit
The curved path of an object around a star, planet, or moon.

Example: The Earth orbits the Sun once a year.

Related Topics

Kinematics
The study of motion without considering the forces that cause it.
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Astrophysics
The branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of celestial bodies.
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Forces and Motion
Explores the relationship between forces acting on an object and its motion.
intermediate

Key Concepts

GravityMassAttractionNewton's Law of Universal Gravitation