Newton’s Law of Gravitation Problems and Solutions

Problem#1 Two spherical balls of mass 10 kg each are placed 10 cm apart. Find… Read more Newton’s Law of Gravitation Problems and Solutions

Gravitation and the Principle of Superposition Problems and Solutions

Problem#1 Find the magnitude and direction of the net gravitational force on m… Read more Gravitation and the Principle of Superposition Problems and Solutions

Gravitational Potential Energy Problems and Solutions

Problem#1 Volcanoes on Io. Jupiter’s moon Io has active volcanoes (in fact, i… Read more Gravitational Potential Energy Problems and Solutions

The Gravitational Field (Weight) Problems and Solutions

Problem#1 At what distance above the surface of the earth is the  acceleration… Read more The Gravitational Field (Weight) Problems and Solutions

Gravitation Earth’s Surface (Gravitation Field) Problems and Solutions

Problem#1 (a) What will an object weigh on the Moon’s surface if it weighs 100… Read more Gravitation Earth’s Surface (Gravitation Field) Problems and Solutions

Kepler’s Laws and the Motion of Planets Problems and Solutions

Problem#1 The center-to-center distance between Earth and Moon is 384 400 km. … Read more Kepler’s Laws and the Motion of Planets Problems and Solutions

Gravitation and the Principle of Superposition Problems and Solutions

Problem#1 An 8.00-kg point mass and a 15.0-kg point mass are held in place 50.0… Read more Gravitation and the Principle of Superposition Problems and Solutions

Gravitational Potential Energy Problems and Solutions 2

Problem#1 Zero, a hypothetical planet, has a mass of 5.0 x 10 23  kg, a radius… Read more Gravitational Potential Energy Problems and Solutions 2