Competency #1
Explain motion using force diagrams and Newton's three laws of motion
Learning Objective h
- h. Apply Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation to bodies on earth and throughout the solar system
Competency #10
Recognize that physical relationships can be expressed by mathematical representations
Learning Objectives b&c
- b. Infer the physical implications of an abstract mathematical relationship
- c. Determine the significance of values and changes of values in a mathematical relationship
Question
Write down your answer to the following question:
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Shown above are 5 mathematical relationships related to physical science. Refer to them when answering the question below:
In March 2004, Jupiter was a mere 400 million miles from the earth (this is close in astronomical terms) and could be easily seen from Earth without a telescope. In the following months, Jupiter and the earth moved farther apart from each other. As the Earth and Jupiter moved farther apart, the force of gravity of the Earth acting on Jupiter:
- Was equal to the force of gravity of Jupiter acting on the Earth
- Was less than the force of gravity of Jupiter acting on the Earth
- Increased
- Decreased
- A & D
- B & D
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