Gravity and Its Effects

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Physics
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5th Grade
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Vihan Patel
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?
electromagnetism
magnetism
gravity
centrifugal force
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does gravity affect the weight of an object on the moon compared to on Earth?
The weight of an object on the moon is about 6 times its weight on Earth.
The weight of an object on the moon is about 1/6th of its weight on Earth.
The weight of an object on the moon is the same as its weight on Earth.
The weight of an object on the moon is about 1/2 of its weight on Earth.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how gravity affects the motion of a falling object.
Gravity pushes the object upward, causing it to decelerate away from the Earth.
Gravity causes the object to move sideways instead of downward.
Gravity has no effect on the motion of a falling object.
Gravity pulls the object downward, causing it to accelerate towards the Earth.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?
7.93 m/s^2
5.67 m/s^2
10.25 m/s^2
9.81 m/s^2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the impact of gravity on the shape of planets and other celestial bodies.
Gravity causes celestial bodies to form into cube shapes.
Gravity has no impact on the shape of celestial bodies.
Gravity causes celestial bodies to form into spherical shapes.
Gravity causes celestial bodies to form into pyramid shapes.
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NGSS.HS-PS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does gravity affect the orbits of planets around the sun?
It causes planets to orbit in elliptical paths.
It causes planets to orbit in perfect circles.
It has no effect on the orbits of planets.
It causes planets to orbit in a straight line.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of free fall in relation to gravity.
Free fall is the motion of an object where air resistance is the only force acting upon it
Free fall is when an object is pushed upwards against gravity
Free fall is the motion of an object where gravity is the only force acting upon it.
Free fall is the motion of an object with no force acting upon it
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NGSS.HS-PS2-4
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