Gravitation
Uttarakhand Board · Class 9 · Science
Step-by-step guide to study Gravitation in Uttarakhand Board Class 9 Science. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.
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Learn the Theory
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Practice Problems
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Revise & Test
Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.
Spaced Revision
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What to Focus On
- Gravitation is the universal force of attraction between any two objects with mass.
- Newton proposed that the same gravitational force causes apples to fall and the moon to orbit Earth.
- Universal Law: F = GMm/d², where G = 6.674 × 10⁻¹¹ N m² kg⁻².
- Free fall: motion of an object under Earth's gravity alone, with no other forces acting.
- Acceleration due to gravity (g) ≈ 9.8 m/s², often approximated as 10 m/s².
- Formula: g = GMₑ/Rₑ² (derived by combining Newton's Second Law and Universal Gravitation Law).
- Mass is the measure of inertia; it is constant everywhere and measured in kilograms (kg).
- Weight is the gravitational force on an object: W = mg; it is measured in Newtons (N).
- Weight is a vector (downward direction); mass is a scalar.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Weight and mass are the same thing — they can be used interchangeably.
Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.
There is no gravity in space — that is why astronauts float.
Memory Tips
Universal Law of Gravitation — every object attracts every other object
Gravitational force is directly proportional to product of masses (F ∝ m₁ × m₂)
Gravitational force is inversely proportional to square of distance (F ∝ 1/d²)
Value of G = 6.674 × 10⁻¹¹ N m² kg⁻²
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