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  • Understanding Gravity: Newton's Law and Universal Attraction
    The force of attraction between two bodies is called gravity.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation: This law describes the force of gravity between any two objects with mass. It states that the force of gravity is:

    * Proportional to the product of their masses: The more massive the objects, the stronger the gravitational attraction.

    * Inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers: The further apart the objects are, the weaker the gravitational attraction.

    * The Equation: The formula for calculating the force of gravity is:

    * F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2

    * F = Force of gravity

    * G = Gravitational constant (approximately 6.674 × 10^-11 N⋅m²/kg²)

    * m1 and m2 = Masses of the two objects

    * r = Distance between the centers of the two objects

    Examples of Gravity:

    * The Earth's gravity pulls us towards the ground.

    * The Moon's gravity causes tides on Earth.

    * The Sun's gravity holds the Earth and the other planets in orbit around it.

    Note: Gravity is a fundamental force of nature and plays a crucial role in the structure and evolution of the universe.

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