MS-PS2-4: Definitions, Key Concepts & Examples

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Gravitational Force

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Attractive force between masses

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Mass

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Amount of matter in an object

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Gravity

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Force pulling objects toward each other

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Newton's Law of Gravitation

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Force proportional to mass product

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Attractive Force

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Pulls objects together

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Mass Dependency

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Greater mass, stronger force

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Distance Effect

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Force decreases with distance

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Weight

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Force of gravity on an object

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Universal Gravitation

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Applies to all objects with mass

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Gravitational Field

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Region of gravitational influence