Gravity and Inertia

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is gravity?
Back
Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is inertia?
Back
Inertia is the tendency of an object to remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does mass affect gravitational attraction?
Back
The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does distance affect gravitational attraction?
Back
The greater the distance between two objects, the weaker the gravitational attraction between them.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
Back
The gravitational pull of the Sun keeps planets in orbit.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why does the Moon orbit Earth instead of the Sun?
Back
The Moon orbits Earth because it is closer to Earth than to the Sun, resulting in a stronger gravitational pull from Earth.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between gravity and distance?
Back
Gravity decreases as the distance between two objects increases.
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