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The force of gravity acts towards the center of mass of the object in question.

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Does the force of gravity do work on a satellite when it is in motion?

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When a body is thrown up the force of gravity goes in which direction?

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What is the downward force of gravity?

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Is the force of gravity is a vector?

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How many direction does force of gravity has?

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The what of an object changes if the force of gravity changes?

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In Which direction does force of gravity work?

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What is the force that acts in an upward direction against the force of gravity so it makes an object lighter?

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In what direction does the force of gravity act on an object moving radially outward from the center of a planet?

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