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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other. The more mass an object has, the stronger its gravitational pull.

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Which planet is known for having the closest gravitational pull to Earth?

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Saturn has a gravitational pull that is closest to that of Earth among the planets.

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Where would you experience weightlessness?

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You would experience weightlessness in Outer Space, where the gravitational pull is very weak.

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Which planet has the strongest gravity?

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Jupiter has the strongest gravity of all the planets in our solar system.

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What is the gravitational pull of the Moon compared to Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon is about 1/6th that of Earth.

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What happens to your weight in Outer Space?

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In Outer Space, you would have no weight because the gravitational pull is negligible.

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How does distance affect gravitational pull?

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

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What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

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The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, such as the Sun, and does not produce its own light.

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Name the largest planet in our solar system.

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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