What is gravity?
6.11B Gravity

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.
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Why do planets orbit the Sun?
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Planets orbit the Sun because it is the celestial body with the greatest mass, creating a strong gravitational pull.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What governs the motion of our solar system?
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Gravity governs the motion of our solar system.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does distance affect gravitational attraction?
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The gravitational attraction between two objects decreases as the distance between them increases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to gravitational force if the mass of an object increases?
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If the mass of an object increases, the gravitational force it exerts also increases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a high tide?
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A high tide is when the water level in the ocean rises due to the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many points on Earth experience high tides at the same time?
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At any given time, two points on Earth experience high tides.
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