Mass & Weight - Gravity

Front

Why do planets orbit the Sun?

Back

The Sun is the most massive object in our solar system, so it exerts the greatest gravitational pull.

Front

What stays the same no matter where you are?

Back

Mass

Front

Does this diagram demonstrate a strong or weak gravitational pull on Earth's ocean waters?

Back

Weak

Front

A measure of how much matter (particles) an object has is--

Back

Mass

Front

Tides are caused by the _____ pull of the moon and sun on the Earth's ocean waters.

Back

Gravitational

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What unit is mass measured in?

Back

Kilograms (kg) or grams (g)

Front

What unit is weight measured in?

Back

Newtons (N) or pounds (lb)

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

How does distance affect gravitational pull?

Back

The greater the distance between two objects, the weaker the gravitational pull between them.