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Chapter 7 · Part 1

Gravitation

Newton's law of gravitation, orbits, satellites & Kepler's laws.

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Concepts
8
Formulae
6 min
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Intermediate

Learning objectives

  • 1Explain newton's Law of Gravitation
  • 2Explain acceleration Due to Gravity
  • 3Explain gravitational Potential Energy
  • 4Explain escape and Orbital Velocity
  • 5Explain satellites
  • 6Explain kepler's Laws

Your learning path

Introduction
Newton's Law of Gravitation
Acceleration Due to Gravity
Gravitational Potential Energy
Escape and Orbital Velocity
Satellites
Kepler's Laws
Summary
Quiz
Revision
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Key terms

escape velocityg variesg = GM/R²GravitationLaw of areasLaw of orbitsgeostationaryKepler's lawsLaw of periodsOrbital velocitypotential energygeostationary satelliteacceleration due to gravityNewton's law of gravitation

Connected chapters

Motion in a Straight Lineshares: acceleration due to gravityWork, Energy and Powershares: potential energy
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