Understanding Physical Science

Mini-Quiz: Overview of Gravity and Gravitation

Take this Mini-Quiz to check your understanding of the lesson material.


QUIZ

Self-check your understanding

  1. What is a major concept of gravity?

  2. Which is the correct theory of gravitation?

  3. What is the use of gravity and gravitation equations?

Pick an answer to see instant feedback. Re-read the lesson if you miss one.

If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Physics. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.


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Resources and references

Websites

Gravity Resources

Gravitation Resources

Force of Gravity – Universe Today Magazine

How does gravity work? – How Stuff Works

Standard gravity – Average value, as compared to variation due to position on Earth – Wikipedia

International Gravity Formula – Variation of gravity with displacement from equator – Geophysics dept. University of Oklahoma

Gravitation – Wikipedia

Sir Isaac Newton: The Universal Law of Gravitation – Dept. of Physics & Astronomy University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation – Wikipedia


Questions and comments

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