Our Solar System

Front

What causes the tides?

Back

The Moon and the Sun's gravity.

Front

Which two things affect the strength of gravitational pull?

Back

Mass and Distance.

Front

What affects gravity?

Back

Gravity is affected by mass and distance.

Front

What happens to the pull of gravity when the distance between two objects increases?

Back

The pull of gravity decreases.

Front

What do the Earth, Moon, and Saturn have in common?

Back

They all revolve in elliptical orbital paths around the Sun due to gravity.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in the solar system?

Back

The Sun is the central star that provides light and heat, influencing the orbits of planets.

Front

What is an elliptical orbit?

Back

An elliptical orbit is an oval-shaped path that a celestial body follows around another body.

Front

How does mass affect gravitational pull?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between distance and gravitational force?

Back

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