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Gravitation — Concept Maps

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

4 concept maps of Gravitation for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech syllabus.

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4 Concept Maps

Gravitation Concept Overview

Gravitation Concept Overview

The map in words

  • Gravitation
    • Universal Law
      • Force between masses
      • F equals Gm1m2 over r squared
      • Universal constant G
    • Gravity on Earth
      • Acceleration due to gravity
      • g equals 9.8 ms minus 2
      • Independent of mass
    • Motion Under Gravity
      • Free fall equations
      • Projectile motion
      • Terminal velocity
    • Mass and Weight
      • Mass is matter quantity
      • Weight is gravitational force
      • Weightlessness condition
    • Buoyancy
      • Archimedes principle
      • Upward force in fluids
      • Applications in ships

Gravitation Chapter Overview

Gravitation Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • Gravitation
    • Force of Gravitation
      • Newton's Law
        • F equals Gm1m2 over r squared
        • Universal constant G
      • Attractive force
      • Depends on masses
      • Inverse square law
    • Acceleration due to Gravity
      • Same for all objects
      • g equals 9.8 m per s squared
      • Independent of mass
      • Varies with location
    • Motion under Gravity
      • Free fall
      • Kinematic equations
      • Upward motion
      • Maximum height
    • Mass and Weight
      • Mass constant
      • Weight varies
      • W equals mg
      • Weightlessness
    • Buoyancy
      • Archimedes Principle
      • Upward force
      • Displaced fluid
      • Applications

Gravitation - Complete Concept Map

Gravitation - Complete Concept Map

The map in words

  • Gravitation
    • Universal Force
      • Acts between all masses
      • Always attractive
      • Inverse square law
      • Very weak for small masses
    • Newtons Law
      • F equals G times m1 times m2 divided by r squared
      • G is universal constant
      • Applies to point masses
      • Force along joining line
    • Acceleration due to Gravity
      • g equals 9.8 meters per second squared
      • Same for all objects
      • Independent of mass
      • g equals GM divided by R squared
    • Motion under Gravity
      • Free fall motion
      • Kinematic equations
      • Upward motion uses negative g
      • Maximum height at zero velocity
    • Mass vs Weight
      • Mass is quantity of matter
      • Weight is gravitational force
      • Mass constant everywhere
      • Weight varies with g
    • Buoyancy
      • Upward force by fluid
      • Archimedes principle
      • Equals weight of displaced fluid
      • Explains floating and sinking

Gravitation as the universal attractive force between every pair of masses, along with gravity, motion under gravity, weight, free fall, buoyancy, and Archimedes' principle

Gravitation as the universal attractive force between every pair of masses, along with gravity, motion under gravity, weight, free fall, buoyancy, and Archimedes' principle

The map in words

  • Gravitation as the universal attractive force between every pair of masses, along with gravity, motion under gravity, weight, free fall, buoyancy, and Archimedes' principle
    • Force of gravitation
    • Newton's law of gravitation
    • Gravity
    • Acceleration due to gravity
    • Motion under gravity
    • Mass and weight
    • Free fall and weightlessness
    • Buoyancy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Gravitation for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Key topics in Gravitation include Force of Gravitation and Newton's Law, Acceleration Due to Gravity and Motion Under Gravity, Mass and Weight, Free Fall and Weightlessness. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Gravitation show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Gravitation connect: Gravitation Concept Overview; Gravitation Chapter Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Gravitation for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 91 practice questions on Gravitation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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