Question

2)
Newton concluded that the centripetal force which is the force acting on the planet and is responsible for
its circular motion, must be inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the planet and
the Sun. Newton identified this force with the force of gravity and hence postulated the inverse square law
of gravitation. The gravitational force is much weaker than other forces in nature but it controls the
Universe and decides its future. This is possible because of the huge masses of planets, stars and other
constituents of the Universe.
i. What is the direction in which centripetal force acts in ?
ii. What will happen to the centripetal force if the distance between the planet and the sun is halved ?
Observe the figure and answer the following question
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Answer 1

Answer:

I) Towards the center

ii) Increases

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Answer 2

Answer:

Newton concluded that the centripetal force which is the force acting on the planet and is responsible for

its circular motion,

Explanation:

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