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UCM Gravitation Discussion

UCM Gravitation Discussion

Q This assignment aligns with the following Unit Objectives: • (U36) Explain and apply Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation (CLO1)(CLO2) • (U37) Explain the inverse square law as it pertains to gravitation (CLO1)(CLO2)(CLO3)(CLO5) • (U40) Explain the relationships between the variable in the gravitation formula. (CLO2)(CLO3)(CLO5) • (U38) Discuss the effect of gravitational force on objects (CLO2)(CLO3) • (UDS) Develop a well thought out and correct response to various discussion questions (CLO2)(CLO3)(CLO5)(Goal 4) Do not start a new thread. Simply reply to my posting. Be sure to comment on at least two of your classmates' postings. Your replies must be more than a simple phrase like "I agree" or "I like your answers". Replies should reflect why you agree or like what has been posted. Your replies must reflect a genuine effort to engage your fellow classmates regarding the comments provided or the problem that has been solved. Please post your answers and replies to the discussion questions below 1. What is centripetal force? 2. How do the velocity, force, and acceleration vectors relate to each other? 3. How do you calculate force, velocity, period for UCM? 4. What is Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation? Do not simply write the formula. 5. Explain what you understand by the meaning of “an inverse square law” as it pertains to Gravitation. 6. Why is the force of attraction between the Earth and ourselves so huge compared to the attraction between two apples? ________________________________________ Need help in using Discussions? Check out this Canvas web page: How do I reply to a discussion as a student?

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1) Centripetal force is a net force that acts on an object to keep it moving along a circular path. 2) An object with no net forces acting on it which is at rest will remain at rest. If it's moving, it would move in a straight line with constant velocity. Forces are pushes or pulls on the object, like velocity and acceleration, forces are vector quantities. "A" is its acceleration.