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Gravitation — Syllabus
Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Science
What Gravitation covers in Karnataka Board Class 9 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Karnataka Board Class 9 Science syllabus.
44 questions20 flashcards4 formulas & key relations5 concepts
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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 9 Science · 2026-27
Topics in Gravitation
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9.1 Universal Law of Gravitation
- Every object in the universe attracts every other object with a gravitational force
- Gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of masses of two objects
- Gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of distance between objects
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9.2 Free Fall and Acceleration due to Gravity
- Free fall occurs when objects move under Earth's gravitational force alone
- All objects in free fall experience same acceleration regardless of mass
- Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s² near Earth's surface
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9.3 Mass vs Weight
- Mass is measure of inertia and amount of matter in an object
- Mass remains constant everywhere in universe
- Weight is gravitational force acting on an object
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9.4 Thrust and Pressure
- Thrust is force acting perpendicular to a surface
- Pressure is thrust per unit area (P = F/A)
- Same force on smaller area creates higher pressure
Key Concepts
Every object in the universe attractsWhen objects fall under gravity aloneMass is the measure of inertiaThrust is force acting perpendicularBuoyant force is the upward force
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What are the important topics in Gravitation for Karnataka Board Class 9 Science?
Key topics in Gravitation include 1 Universal Law of Gravitation, 2 Free Fall and Acceleration due to Gravity, 3 Mass vs Weight, 4 Thrust and Pressure. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Gravitation for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Gravitation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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