Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational force between point masses

Gravitational force between point masses — practice question

Newton’s law of gravitation is valid for point masses.
(a(i))[2]

State the law of gravitation proposed by Newton.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why, even though the planets and the Sun are not point masses, the law still applies to planets orbiting the Sun.

(b(i))[1]

State one point of similarity between gravitational and electric fields.

(b(ii))[2]

State one difference between gravitational and electric fields.

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