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Force and Pressure — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceForce and Pressure2 Marks
Question
What is meant by gravitational force (or force of gravity)? Give its one example.
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Answer

The force of attraction between all masses in the universe, especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface. For example: When you hold a ball up in the air, the mass of Earth allows the ball to fall to the Earth.

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