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Gravitation — Physics STD 11 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11PhysicsGravitation2 Marks
Question
Distinguish between the terms gravitation and gravity.
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Answer

Gravitation: It is the force of attraction between any two bodies in the universe.
Gravity: It is the force of attraction between the earth and any object lying on or near its surface.

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