Gravitational force
The gravitational force is a force which acts between any two particles that have mass.
Its role is to any two particles with mass towards each other.
Strength
- It’s the weakest of the 4 particle forces.
- The strength is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the particles or matter.
Range
- The gravitational force has effectively an infinite range.
- That just means it can act over very large distances, such as between planets.
flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gravitational force | The gravitational force is a force which acts between any two particles that have mass. Its role is to attract any two particles with mass towards each other. |
| What is the strength of gravitational force compared to other forces? | It’s the weakest of the 4 particle forces. |
| How does the strength of gravitational force depend on distance? | The strength is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the particles or matter. |
| What is the range of gravitational force? | The gravitational force has effectively an infinite range, meaning it can act over very large distances, such as between planets. |