Gravity and Gravitational Fields (VCE SSCE Physics): Flashcards
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Gravitational field strength units
Gravitational field strength units
Nkg⁻¹ or ms⁻²
Earth's avg surface value
Earth's avg surface value
9.81 Nkg⁻¹
Moon's surface value
Moon's surface value
1.61 Nkg⁻¹
Universal gravitational constant value
Universal gravitational constant value
Nm²kg⁻²
Formula for gravitational field strength
Formula for gravitational field strength
Newton's law of universal gravitation formula
Newton's law of universal gravitation formula
Relationship between and acceleration
Relationship between and acceleration
(equivalent)
Fall rate of objects in vacuum (no air resistance)
Fall rate of objects in vacuum (no air resistance)
All objects fall at same rate
Type of field: gravitational, electric, magnetic
Type of field: gravitational, electric, magnetic
Vector fields
Closer field lines indicate
Closer field lines indicate
Stronger field
