Gravity

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What does Earth's gravity pull everything toward?

Back

The center of the earth.

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What happens to gravitational forces as distance increases?

Back

Gravitational forces decrease.

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True or False: The mass of most objects are too small for them to experience gravity between them.

Back

True.

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What happens to gravitational forces as mass increases?

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Gravitational forces increase.

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Why do astronauts bounce so high on the moon?

Back

The moon has less gravity.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

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More mass means stronger gravitational pull.

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What is the effect of gravity on falling objects?

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Gravity causes objects to fall toward the ground.

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How does gravity affect the moon's orbit around Earth?

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Gravity keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth.

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What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object.

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