Gravitational Forces

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects with mass.

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What does it mean for objects to attract each other?

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When objects attract each other, they pull towards one another due to gravitational force.

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What factors affect gravitational force?

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Gravitational force depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measurement of how much matter is present in an object.

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How does distance affect gravitational force?

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As the distance between two objects increases, the gravitational force between them decreases.

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What happens to gravitational force in space?

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In space, gravitational force decreases greatly over long distances, making astronauts feel weightless.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is stronger on more massive objects.

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Does the electrical charge of an object affect gravitational force?

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No, the net electrical charge of an object does not affect gravitational force.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, which can change depending on where the object is.

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Can an object have mass but no weight?

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No, an object with mass will always have weight due to gravitational force.

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