Gravity

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls two objects towards one another.

Front

True or False: Life on Earth would be impossible without gravity.

Back

True

Front

Which planet has the strongest gravity?

Back

The Sun has the strongest gravity.

Front

What two things determine the gravity of an object?

Back

Mass and distance determine the gravity of an object.

Front

Why does a feather fall slower than a bowling ball?

Back

Air resistance causes the feather to fall slower.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects?

Back

Gravity pulls objects towards each other, giving them weight.

Front

What happens to gravity as distance increases?

Back

Gravity decreases as the distance between objects increases.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

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

Front

Can gravity be felt?

Back

Yes, we can feel gravity as it keeps us grounded on Earth.

Front

What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object.