5.PS2.4 Review Interactions with Gravity

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other. It is what keeps us on the ground and causes objects to fall.

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Which object has the strongest gravitational pull?

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The object with the most mass has the strongest gravitational pull. For example, a bowling ball has a stronger pull than a tennis ball.

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How does mass affect gravitational pull?

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The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull. For example, a cow has more mass than a mouse, so gravity pulls on the cow with more force.

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What happens when you drop objects of different weights?

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All objects, regardless of their weight, fall at the same rate in a vacuum. They will hit the ground at the same time.

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What is the relationship between distance and gravity?

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The farther apart two objects are, the weaker the gravitational pull between them.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. It depends on the object's mass and the strength of the gravitational pull.

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Does gravity pull on everything?

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Yes, gravity pulls on all objects, including animals, people, and even planets.

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What is the effect of decreasing mass on gravitational force?

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As the masses of two objects decrease, the gravitational force between them also decreases.

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Can gravity be felt on Earth?

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Yes, we can feel gravity on Earth as it keeps us grounded and causes objects to fall.

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What is an example of gravity in action?

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An example of gravity in action is when an apple falls from a tree to the ground.