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Gravity Concept Map for Physics Students

See how gravity links mass, distance, weight and orbits in one example map, then build your own from your class notes or a PDF.

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What you get
Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports
Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price
Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
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What you can upload
PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

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Build a Gravity Map From Your Notes

Start from a textbook chapter, lecture slides or a single typed topic, and get a structured map in seconds.

Upload your own material

Add a PDF, Word file, slides or text notes, and the AI pulls out the gravity concepts from them.

Clear branches for each idea

Mass, distance, weight and orbits each get their own branch, so relationships are easy to follow.

Turn the map into a quiz

Test yourself on the map or create flashcards from the same notes before your exam.

How to Make a Gravity Concept Map

Three steps take you from your gravity notes to a map you can expand, study and test yourself on.

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload notes, slides or a PDF on gravity, or simply type the topic.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The generator groups key ideas into branches like force laws, weight and orbital motion.

  3. 3

    Study, expand and quiz

    Expand any node, edit the text, then export it or turn it into a quiz.

Gravity Concept Map: Key Ideas Explained

A gravity concept map shows how the attractive force between objects with mass connects to related ideas. Gravity depends on the masses involved and the distance between them, and Newton's law of universal gravitation describes this relationship. The map usually splits into force and distance, weight and free fall, and planetary orbits, so you can see how each idea builds on the last.

  • Universal gravitation: force depends on both masses and the square of distance
  • Weight: the gravitational force acting on an object near a planet
  • Free fall: how objects accelerate under gravity when air resistance is negligible
  • Orbits: how gravity provides the centripetal force that keeps satellites moving

Use the map to review before a test, then explain each branch aloud to check your understanding. Upload your own notes to CogniGuide to build a personalized gravity map.

Gravity Concept Map Questions

Answers about gravity and how to build your own map.

What does Newton's law of universal gravitation state?

It states that every pair of masses attracts with a force proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Mass is the amount of matter in an object and stays the same everywhere. Weight is the gravitational force on that mass, so it changes with the strength of gravity.

Which files can I use to make a gravity map?

You can upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also just type the topic.

Can I turn a gravity map into a quiz?

Yes. Free accounts can create a map and turn it into a quiz, with 5 creations a week on the free plan.