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Gravitation — Concept Maps

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 9 · Science

4 concept maps of Gravitation for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 9 Science, each also written out as a text outline.

30 questions24 flashcards15 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Chapter 9 Gravitation - Full Concept Mind Map

Chapter 9 Gravitation - Full Concept Mind Map

The map in words

  • Gravitation
    • Universal Law
      • Force and Masses
        • F proportional to M1 x M2
      • Force and Distance
        • F inversely proportional to d squared
      • Constant G
        • Value 6.674e-11 N m2 per kg2
        • Measured by Cavendish
      • Universal Application
        • Celestial Bodies
        • Terrestrial Objects
    • Free Fall
      • Definition
        • Fall under gravity alone
      • Acceleration g
        • Value 9.8 m per s2
        • Independent of mass
      • Equations of Motion
        • v = u + gt
        • s = ut + half g t squared
        • v squared = u squared + 2gs
      • Variation of g
        • Poles vs Equator
        • Altitude Effect
    • Mass and Weight
      • Mass
        • Measure of Inertia
        • Constant Everywhere
        • Unit kilogram
      • Weight
        • Force of Gravity
        • W = mg
        • Varies with Location
        • Unit Newton
      • Weight on Moon
        • 1 by 6 of Earth Weight
        • Less Mass of Moon
    • Thrust and Pressure
      • Thrust
        • Perpendicular Force
        • Unit Newton
      • Pressure
        • Thrust per Unit Area
        • Unit Pascal Pa
      • Applications
        • Sharp Edges
        • Wide Tyres
        • Building Foundations
        • Camel Feet
    • Buoyancy
      • Upthrust in Fluids
      • Depends on Fluid Density
      • Float vs Sink
        • Float if Density Less
        • Sink if Density More
    • Archimedes Principle
      • Buoyant Force
        • Equals Weight of Displaced Fluid
      • Applications
        • Ships and Submarines
        • Lactometers
        • Hydrometers

Chapter 9 Gravitation — Concept Overview

Chapter 9 Gravitation — Concept Overview

The map in words

  • Gravitation
    • Universal Law
      • F = GMm divided by d squared
      • G = 6.674 x 10 power -11
      • Applies universally
      • Cavendish measured G
    • Free Fall
      • Only gravity acts
      • g = 9.8 m per s squared
      • g = GMₑ divided by Rₑ squared
      • Independent of mass
      • Equations of motion
    • Mass and Weight
      • Mass in kg constant
      • Weight = mg in Newtons
      • Weight varies with location
      • Moon weight = Earth weight by 6
    • Thrust and Pressure
      • Thrust perpendicular force
      • Pressure = Force by Area
      • Unit Pascal
      • Small area more pressure
    • Buoyancy
      • Upward force by fluid
      • Float if density less than fluid
      • Sink if density more than fluid
    • Archimedes Principle
      • Buoyancy = weight displaced
      • Ships and submarines
      • Lactometer and hydrometer

Gravitation Chapter — Complete Concept Map

Gravitation Chapter — Complete Concept Map

The map in words

  • Gravitation
    • Universal Law
      • Formula F = GMm divided by d squared
      • G is Universal Constant
      • Inverse Square Law
      • Discovered by Newton
    • Free Fall
      • g = 9.8 m per s squared
      • Independent of mass
      • Equations of motion apply
      • Air resistance causes difference
    • Mass and Weight
      • Mass constant everywhere
      • Weight W = mg
      • Weight varies with location
      • Moon weight = 1 by 6 of Earth
    • Pressure
      • P = Force divided by Area
      • Unit Pascal Pa
      • Small area more pressure
      • Fluids transmit pressure
    • Buoyancy
      • Upthrust from fluid
      • Archimedes Principle
      • Float if density less than fluid
      • Sink if density more than fluid

Gravitation

Gravitation

The map in words

  • Gravitation
    • Universal Law of Gravitation
    • Free Fall and Acceleration due to Gravity
    • Mass and Weight
    • Thrust and Pressure
    • Buoyancy
    • Archimedes Principle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Gravitation for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 9 Science?
Key topics in Gravitation include Universal Law of Gravitation, Free Fall and Acceleration due to Gravity, Mass and Weight, Thrust and Pressure. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
What do the concept maps for Gravitation show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Gravitation connect: Chapter 9 Gravitation - Full Concept Mind Map; Chapter 9 Gravitation — Concept Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Gravitation for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 30 practice questions on Gravitation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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