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    Group 2 Gravitation and Gravitational Potential Energy Activity Quiz

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    1. The document presents problems involving Newton's law of universal gravitation, gravitational field and gravitational potential energy, and Kepler's laws of planetary motion. It asks the student to solve problems calculating force, field, potential energy, and orbital properties. 2. It also includes a short quiz with multiple choice questions testing understanding of gravitational concepts like Kepler's laws, gravitational potential energy, and Newton's law of universal gravitation. 3. Key formulas provided include those for universal gravitation, gravitational potential energy, and calculating orbital properties based on Kepler's laws.

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    1. The document presents problems involving Newton's law of universal gravitation, gravitational field and gravitational potential energy, and Kepler's laws of planetary motion. It asks the student to solve problems calculating force, field, potential energy, and orbital properties. 2. It also includes a short quiz with multiple choice questions testing understanding of gravitational concepts like Kepler's laws, gravitational potential energy, and Newton's law of universal gravitation. 3. Key formulas provided include those for universal gravitation, gravitational potential energy, and calculating orbital properties based on Kepler's laws.

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    1. The document presents problems involving Newton's law of universal gravitation, gravitational field and gravitational potential energy, and Kepler's laws of planetary motion. It asks the student to solve problems calculating force, field, potential energy, and orbital properties. 2. It also includes a short quiz with multiple choice questions testing understanding of gravitational concepts like Kepler's laws, gravitational potential energy, and Newton's law of universal gravitation. 3. Key formulas provided include those for universal gravitation, gravitational potential energy, and calculating orbital properties based on Kepler's laws.

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    Group 2 Gravitation and Gravitational Potential Energy Activity Quiz

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    1. The document presents problems involving Newton's law of universal gravitation, gravitational field and gravitational potential energy, and Kepler's laws of planetary motion. It asks the student to solve problems calculating force, field, potential energy, and orbital properties. 2. It also includes a short quiz with multiple choice questions testing understanding of gravitational concepts like Kepler's laws, gravitational potential energy, and Newton's law of universal gravitation. 3. Key formulas provided include those for universal gravitation, gravitational potential energy, and calculating orbital properties based on Kepler's laws.

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    Activity: Solve Me!


    Direction: Use the formula given by the reporters and show solutions.
    I. Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation (4pts)
    Determine the force of gravitational attraction between the Earth (5.98×1024kg) and a
    70kg physics student, If the student standing at sea level, a distance of (6.38 x 10⁶m)
    from Earth’s center.

    II. Gravitational field and gravitational potential energy (2pts each)


    Problem 1:
    Two objects, m₁ and m2, have masses of 5 kg and 8 kg, respectively. They are initially
    separated by a distance of 10 meters. Calculate the gravitational potential energy when
    they are at this initial distance.

    Problem 2:
    A satellite of mass m is in orbit around Earth at an altitude (h) of 500 km above the
    Earth’s surface. Calculate the gravitational potential energy of the satellite.

    Problem 3:
    A 500 kg satellite is orbiting Earth at an altitude of 2,000 km. Calculate the gravitational
    potential energy of the satellite.

    III. Orbits and Kepler’s Laws of planetary motion (1pt each)


    1.) Given a planet's semi-major axis (a) of 2.5 AU, calculate its orbital period (T).

    2.) If a planet has an orbital period (T) of 4 years, find its semi-major axis (a).

    3.) Calculate the eccentricity of a planet's orbit with a semi-major axis (a) of 3 AU and a
    semi-minor axis (b) of 2 AU.
    4.) Determine the orbital period (T) of a satellite with a semi-major axis (a) of 5000 km.

    5.) A planet has an eccentricity (e) of 0.2. Find the semi-minor axis (b) if the semi-major
    axis (a) is 4 AU.

    (¼ sheet of paper)

    Quiz: Choose the letter of the correct answer


    1.According to Kepler’s first law, the planet moves in an elliptical orbit around the sun.
    Which of the following best describes the location of the sun when a planet is orbiting
    around it?
    a. At a geometrical center
    b. At both foci
    c. At one focus
    d. On the opposite side of the same ellipse

    2. Which of the following is not one of Kepler’s Law of Planetary Motion?


    a. The square of a planet’s period is proportional to its distance from the sun cubed.
    b. The area of a planet’s orbital plane is inversely proportional to its speed.
    c. A planet sweeps out equal area in an equal time intervals.
    d. Planets move around the sun in elliptical orbits

    3. If a planet’s average distance from the Sun is 12 AU, what is its orbital period?
    a. 5.24 yrs
    b. 41.6 yrs
    c.10 yrs
    d. 50 yrs

    4. What is the value of (G)?


    a. 6.67×10^-11 N cm²/kg²
    b. 6.66×10^11 N m²/kg²
    c. 6.67×10^ -11 N m²/kg²
    d. 6.66×10^ -11 N cm²/kg²
    5. _________ also called gravitation, in mechanics, is the universal force of attraction
    acting between all matters, an invisible force that pulls the objects toward each other.

    a. Magnetic Field
    b. Gravity
    c. Force
    d. Energy

    6. _________ Law of universal gravitation I'd about the universality of gravity, which
    extends gravity beyond Earth.

    a. Kepler's
    b. Orbit's
    c. Newton's
    d. Van's

    7. What does gravitational potential energy depend on?


    a) Mass only
    b) Height only
    c) Both mass and height
    d) Neither mass nor height

    8. If the height of an object is doubled, how does its gravitational potential energy
    change?

    a) It is halved
    b) It doubles
    c) It quadruples
    d) It remains the same

    9. Which of the following is the correct formula for gravitational potential energy (U)?

    a) U = m / h
    b) U = m * g
    c) U = m * h
    d) U = g / h

    10. If an object is lifted to a greater height, what happens to its gravitational potential
    energy?

    a) It decreases
    b) It remains the same
    c) It increases
    d) It becomes zero

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