Exploring Gravity in Space

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What keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

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The sun's gravity keeps them in place.

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Which model has greater gravitational attraction?

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Model A has greater gravitational attraction.

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How does the mass of an object affect its gravitational pull?

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More mass means more gravitational pull.

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What is a galaxy?

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A collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.

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What can be said about the sizes of planets in the solar system?

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Planets vary in size, with Jupiter being the largest.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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How does distance affect gravitational force?

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The greater the distance between two objects, the weaker the gravitational force.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

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What is the role of gravity in the formation of stars?

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Gravity pulls together gas and dust to form stars.

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What is a black hole?

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A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape from it.