ESS1.1 Universe Expansion Flashcard Review

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What causes planets to stay in their orbits?

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The force of gravity.

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What are the two factors affecting the magnitude of the force of gravity between two objects?

Back

Mass and distance.

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True or False: Gravity attracts all objects towards one another.

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True.

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Which configuration will result in the greatest gravitational force?

Back

Large masses close together.

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What is the path a planet follows as it moves around the sun called?

Back

Orbit/Revolution.

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What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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How does mass affect gravitational force?

Back

Greater mass results in a stronger gravitational force.

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How does distance affect gravitational force?

Back

Greater distance results in a weaker gravitational force.

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What is the relationship between gravity and weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis; revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

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