6.11B ETYNTK

Front

What force keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?

Back

Earth's gravity.

Front

What is the reason an object continues moving in a straight line?

Back

An object will continue moving in a straight line unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

Front

What keeps planets in the solar system from moving in straight lines?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What force causes planets to travel along curved paths in their orbits?

Back

Gravitational attraction between the planet and the sun.

Front

What is the relationship between the gravitational force and the motion of Earth around the sun?

Back

Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the sun because the gravitational force of the sun attracts Earth.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

How does gravity affect the motion of celestial bodies?

Back

Gravity pulls celestial bodies toward each other, keeping them in orbit.

Front

What is the role of the sun's gravity in the solar system?

Back

The sun's gravity attracts planets, keeping them in orbit around it.

Front

What happens to an object in space if no unbalanced force acts on it?

Back

It will continue moving in a straight line at a constant speed.

Front

What is the effect of gravitational attraction between two objects?

Back

It causes them to pull towards each other, influencing their motion.