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HOLT PHYSICS

Circular Motion and Gravitation

Concept Review
Newtons Law of Universal Gravitation
m1m2 r

1. Newtons universal law of gravitation states that Fg = G 2 . Consider

a system of two masses, m1 = m2 = M, at a distance r = Ro. The gravitational MM M2 = G . Find the force on each of these masses would be Fo = G Ro2 Ro2 ratio of the new gravitational force to the original force, Fo , for each of the following situations.
a. m1 = M, m2 = 2M, r = Ro. b. m1 = m2 = 2M, r = Ro. c. m1 = m2 = M, r = 2Ro. d. m1 = m2 = M, r = Ro. 2. For each situation in item 1, write a sentence that summarizes in words

what has changed and how that change has affected the gravitational force.
a.

c.

d.

3. Why is a force necessary to create circular motion?

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