Gravity as a Force - 5th Grade

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force of attraction between two objects with mass.

Front

Where would you weigh the most?

Back

On the Sun, because it has a much stronger gravitational pull than Earth or the Moon.

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the increase in the rate or speed of something.

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of something in a given direction.

Front

True or False: Gravity helps the Earth to stay in orbit around the Sun.

Back

True.

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What is the force of attraction between two objects called?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, which affects the strength of its gravitational pull.

Front

How does gravity affect objects on Earth?

Back

Gravity pulls objects towards the center of the Earth, giving them weight.

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What happens to gravity as you move further from the Earth?

Back

Gravity decreases as you move further away from the Earth.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

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