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Gravitational force is known to exist between all bodies in this universe. Due to existence of gravitational force between the earth and the moon, moon should experience a pull towards the earth and vice versa. Do you expect the orbit of the moon to change due to this force of attraction? Give reason in support of your answer.

Important Questions on Gravitation

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Together with Science Class 9>Chapter 10 - Gravitation>ASSESS YOURSELF>Q 21
What will be the weight of the object on the earth when its weight on the moon is 1800 N?
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Together with Science Class 9>Chapter 10 - Gravitation>ASSESS YOURSELF>Q 21
What will be the weight of the object on the earth when its weight on the moon is 400 N?
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Together with Science Class 9>Chapter 10 - Gravitation>ASSESS YOURSELF>Q 23
Draw a velocity time graph to represent the motion of a freely falling body towards the surface of earth.
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Together with Science Class 9>Chapter 10 - Gravitation>ASSESS YOURSELF>Q 24
State the value of universal gravitational constant. What was its value back in 1947?
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Together with Science Class 9>Chapter 10 - Gravitation>ASSESS YOURSELF>Q 25
State true/false. If false, correct the statement:
"Earth exerts greater force of attraction on apple than apple exerts on the earth."
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Together with Science Class 9>Chapter 10 - Gravitation>ASSESS YOURSELF>Q 26
Why moon does not have an atmosphere?
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Together with Science Class 9>Chapter 10 - Gravitation>ASSESS YOURSELF>Q 27
What is the gravitational force between earth and an object called?
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Together with Science Class 9>Chapter 10 - Gravitation>ASSESS YOURSELF>Q 28
Why don't we really see moon falling towards the earth?