Inertial and Gravitational Mass

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Inertial and Gravitational Mass: Overview

This topic contains concepts like Inertial and Gravitational Mass, and Difference between Inertial and Gravitational Mass.

Important Questions on Inertial and Gravitational Mass

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The ratio of gravitational mass to inertial mass is equal to

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Gravitational mass is a concept related to : 

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_____ has no effect on inertial mass.

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Inertial mass of a body is a measure of its inertia. It is determined using Newton’s second law of motion.

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What is inertial mass and gravitational mass?

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Inertia means resistance to the change of state

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Ratio of mass Inertial mass to gravitational mass is _____

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How does the gravitational mass of a body is determined in an artificial satellite?

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Dimensional formula of gravitational potential is same as-

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Which of the following is used to measure inertial mass?

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Write down the difference between inertial and gravitational mass.

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Acceleration of a free falling body depends on:

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Inertial mass is defined with respect to the inertial frame of reference.

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Newton's first law of motion describes gravitational mass.