AP Physics 1 Flashcards: Gravitational Force

Study Gravitational Force in AP Physics 1 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What does $r$ stand for in the gravitational force formula?

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ANSWER

Distance between the centers of masses. Distance measured from center to center, not surface to surface.

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This deck focuses on Gravitational Force, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Physics 1.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

Practice questions

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Two small spheres interact gravitationally: sphere A has mass $2m$ and sphere B has mass

m

. Their center-to-center distance increases from

r

2r

. How does the gravitational force magnitude change?

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