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CAIE A-Level Physics 13.1.2 Gravitational Field Lines

Practise drawing and interpreting gravitational field lines around planets and point masses, using direction, radial geometry and line spacing to compare field strength.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Physics 9702
Level
A2

Exam points

  • represent a gravitational field using field lines with appropriate direction and radial or parallel geometry
  • interpret field-line spacing or direction to compare gravitational field strength

13.1.2—A gravitational field by means of field lines question 1

[Maximum number: 2]

A spherical planet can be considered as a point mass at its centre.

On Fig. 1.1, draw gravitational field lines outside the planet to represent the gravitational field due to the planet.

Fig. 1.1

Fig. 1.1

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