The Gravitational Constant

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The Gravitational Constant: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Universal Gravitational Constant and Cavendish’s Experiment

Important Questions on The Gravitational Constant

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The ratio of S.I. unit to C.G.S. unit of G is

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Which one of the following statement about gravitational constant G and acceleration due to gravity g is "TRUE"?

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What is the dimensional formula for the universal gravitational constant ?

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 What apparatus did Henry Cavendish use in his experiment to determine the gravitational constant.

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The value of gravitational constant G depends upon

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In Cavendish's experiment

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What is Cavendish experiment?

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Cavendish Experiment to measure G uses the concept of

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Cavendish's experiment was performed in 1798 i.e in 18th century.

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In Cavendish experiment to determine the value of G, name of apparatus used is _____ balance.

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In Cavendish's experiment why lead ball was used?

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Experimentally the value of universal gravitational constant G was measured by 

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Value of the universal gravitational constant is 6.67×10-n N m2kg2. Write the value of n.

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Which of the following statements about the gravitational constant is true:

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The value of universal gravitational constant G=6.67×10-11 N m2 kg-2. The value of G in units of g-1 cm3 s-2 is 6.67×10-n . The value of n is _____.

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Find the value of G from the following data: M= 6×1024 kg, R=6400 km, g= 9.774 m/s2

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State SI unit and obtain dimensions of universal gravitational constant.

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Cotyledons are also called-

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How the gravitational constant will change if a brass plate is introduced between two bodies?