Law of universal gravitation

Chinese equivalent: 万有引力定律

Law of universal gravitation Every particle attracts every other particle with a force proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional t…

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Law of universal gravitation Every particle attracts every other particle with a force proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Formula: F = G (m₁ m₂)/(r²).

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Circular Motion & Gravitation

Circular Motion & Gravitation 1. Kinematics of Circular Motion Quantities describing circular motion: Linear Velocity ( v ): How fast it moves along the path. Tangential direction. Formula: v = (Δ s)/(Δ t) = (2π r)/(T) Angular Velocity ( ω ): How fast the angle changes. Formula: …

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