Earth's Gravitational Forces

Which choice represents the direction of the gravitational force?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

True or False?

Earth's gravity pushes objects away from Earth.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

True or False?

Earth's gravity pushes objects toward the center of Earth.

• True

• False

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NGSS.5-PS2-1

True or False?

Earth's gravity is an attraction between two heavy objects.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

True or False?

Earth's gravity is a force that causes objects to lift.

• True

• False

Which scenario best supports the argument that gravitational forces are a pulling force?

• air flowing out of a blow dryer

• steam rising from a boiling kettle

• a magnet attracting another magnet

• an apple falling from a tree

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

True or False?

The gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed up.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

True or False?

The gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4