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This post on Gravitation Class 9 MCQ publishes a set of Multiple Choice Questions (with answers) from the class 9 Gravitation chapter. Gravitation Class 9 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions with answers) Q1. The atmosphere consisting of a large number of ...

In this post, we have presented a set of Gravitation Class 9 Question and Answer. Students of class 9 of different boards (like ICSE, CBSE, and states) will find these useful. Later, we added a section of gravitation class 9 ...

Johannes Kepler was an astronomer who established three laws that govern the motion of planets around the sun. These are known as Kepler’s laws of planetary motion. The same laws also describe the motion of satellites (like the moon) around ...

In this post, we will solve mass and weight numericals based on the class 9 science (physics) syllabus. These numerical questions are based on the concepts of mass and weight and their relationship. Formulas Used 1) weight of a body ...

In this post, we will learn about Geostationary and geosynchronous satellites, and also will find out the relationship and differences between Geostationary and geosynchronous satellites. geosynchronous satellite A geosynchronous satellite has a period of exactly 1 day so that it ...

In this post, we will see how acceleration due to gravity varies with latitudes. acceleration due to gravity(g) varies with latitudes - how? Consider a point A on the earth's surface where the line joining center O to A makes ...

This worksheet contains numerical problems on Orbital speed & Escape speed. 1) a) Confirm that the escape speed from the Earth’s surface is 11.2 km s−1.b) Explain why all masses have the same escape speed.c) Determine the escape speed from ...

This post on Gravitation class 11 MCQ presents you with 9 sets of MCQ with answers on the Gravitation chapter of class 11 physics (for CBSE, and ISC boards). This will be helpful to prepare for the class-11 (term-1) Physics ...

Here we will see how Gravitational Field Strength is related to Gravitational Acceleration. To determine how gravitational field strength is related to gravitational acceleration, we will use this equation or relation: 1 N = 1 kg.m/s2. Then we will use ...

In this post, find Gravitational Potential Numericals in a solved worksheet (numerical). And, we will solve a bunch of numerical problems (Questions and answers) with the help of the concept and formula of Gravitational Potential, gravitational potential energy, & gravitational ...

In this post, we will derive the equation of the total energy of an orbiting body, and then will solve a numerical problem using the formula derived. Derive the formula of the total energy of an orbiting body (or satellite) ...

This post provides study material on Gravitation class 11 [Physics Chapter 8 CBSE] in a nutshell. These gravitation class 11 Notes & formulas summarize the key concepts, equations, and applications. It also lists down a set of selected questions (prepared ...

We will discuss here the circular motion of satellites, state of free fall of satellites, types of orbits, geostationary satellite and low Earth orbit satellites. Satellites undergo circular motion Satellites orbiting the Earth, including the Moon, are examples of objects ...

This post presents a Leaving Cert Physics Gravity worksheet with Numerical Problems & solutions. You can take it as Leaving Certificate Universal Law of gravitation worksheet as well. You can browse through our post on the derivation of the law ...

This post focuses on the Derivation of Gravitational potential energy equations when the reference varies from the planet's surface to infinity. Gravitational potential energy, Ep, is the energy of a mass due to its position within a gravitational field. This ...

Henry Cavendish first measured the universal gravitational constant G in 1798. The apparatus used is shown in Figure 1. Other experimenters repeated Cavendish’s measurement of G with various improvements and refinements. All measurements of G are found to be difficult ...

Gravitational Field Strength on the earth's surface is defined as the force per unit mass experienced by a small test mass placed on the earth's surface (in the gravitational field of the earth). So the Gravitational Field Strength at this ...

A gravitational field is a region where you find gravity. More precisely, the gravitational field is defined as a region of space where a mass experiences a force because of its mass. In this post, we will find out more ...

Here we will see how to calculate the time the Earth takes to go around the Sun once. We will use Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation to calculate this. Calculating the time taken by the earth to go around the ...

Acceleration due to gravity of a body is independent of its mass - let's show it mathematically. We will consider a body of mass m on the surface of the earth. Let M be the mass of the earth and ...

Here we will solve a bunch of Gravitation Numericals for class 9. This is a set of numerical questions on the class 9 gravitation chapter. The solution is also provided after each question of this numerical set. This solved question-answer ...

Coulomb Force Strength versus Gravitational Force Strength - How Strong is the Electrostatic or Coulomb Force Relative to the Gravitational Force? To find this we will calculate the electrostatic force and the gravitational force between an electron and proton separated ...

We have derived the equation of g (acceleration due to gravity) and we will use that formula or equation to find out its value. The formula we will use is: g = GM/R2[Derivation of g formula here] Value of g ...

This post highlights the relation between G and g. G is the universal gravitational constant and g is the acceleration due to gravity. So let's find out the relationship in terms of an expression or equation. Relation between G and ...

To calculate the acceleration due to gravity near the surface of the moon we will use the formula g = GMmoon / Rmoon2 Here G = universal gravitational constant = 6.67 × 10−11 N · m2/kg2Mmoon = 7.35 × 1022 ...

Gravitational & Electric Forces: Similarities & Differences - This topic is a comparative study between Electric force and Gravitational force. The electric force is related to electric charges and Gravitational force is applied between any two masses. The electric force ...

What is the value of acceleration due to gravity at the center of the earth?The value of the acceleration due to gravity at the center of the earth equals zero.Mathematical Proof of the same:At the center of the earth, depth from ...

In this post, we will discuss and derive the formula for the acceleration due to gravity at a depth h. As the depth from the earth's surface is increased, the value of g falls. We will discuss and derive the ...

In this post, we will discuss and derive the formula for the acceleration due to gravity at height h (where h<<Radius of the earth). As height or altitude from the earth's surface increases the value of g falls. Now we ...

In this post, we will list down and derive the formula of Acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface. In other words, we will derive the formula or equation of g on the earth's surface.The 2 formulas we will ...

Use this online physics calculator to calculate the variation of g due to height or altitude variation above the earth's surface. Please note that here, for this calculator, the value of height << radius of the earth. How to use ...

Use this online physics calculator to calculate variation of g due to depth variation below the earth's surface. How to use this calculator online? Enter the value of depth in meter unit.The values are g and the radius of the ...

Here in this post, we will list down different forms of the Orbital velocity formula or equation. We will present here 3 sets of formulas including the near-orbit one. After this, we will also see how to use these formulas ...

We will first understand what escape velocity is and then we will focus on the escape velocity derivation to get its formula or equation. Now, what is escape velocity? Define Escape Velocity Escape velocity is defined as the minimum velocity ...

We will derive the equation for Kepler’s Third Law using the concept of the Period of Revolution and the equation of orbital velocity. In this process, the equation of the Time Period Of Revolution of the Earth satellite would be ...

In this post, we will focus on the Orbital Velocity derivation to come up with orbital velocity formula sets (covering class 11 syllabus). This derivation is equally applicable to the planets revolving around the Sun in their orbits and the ...

Variation of g with height and depth: Acceleration due to gravity or g varies as the height or depth varies with respect to the surface of the earth. This means the value of g on top of a mountain won't ...

A stone falls towards the earth - why? A stone falls back on the ground. But the earth doesn't seem to move towards it. Why? As said by this law of universal gravitation every object in this universe is attracting ...

The objective of this post is the study the Universal Law of Gravitation and the derivation of the Gravitational Force formula from the Universal Law of Gravitation. Universal Law Gravitation by Newton states about a force of attraction between any ...