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What is the unit of gravitational field strength?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Forces and their interactions

Question

A. Newtons per kilogram
B. Kilograms per meter
C. Joules per second
D. Pascals

Answer

Newtons per kilogram

Explanation

Gravitational field strength is defined as the force acting on a unit mass and is measured in newtons per kilogram (N/kg).

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Gravitational Field Strength

Students often confuse gravitational field strength with weight, thinking they are the same quantity.

Remember that gravitational field strength is the force experienced per kilogram of mass, while weight is the total force acting on an object due to gravity.

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