Quiz on Gravity

What force pulls objects toward the Earth?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Gravity

• Push

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Which of the following is a true statement about gravity?

• Gravity only pulls objects downward on Earth.

• Gravity can push or pull objects in space.

• Gravity affects objects on Earth and in space.

• Gravity only affects heavy objects.

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What must happen for an object to stay above Earth's surface?

• It needs a downward force.

• An upward force must push or pull on it.

• The object must be very light.

• The object must be flat.

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Which object will be most affected by air resistance when dropped from the same height?

• A crumbled piece of paper

• A marble

• A feather

• A bowling ball

Why does a paper airplane eventually come down after soaring in the air?

• Gravity pulls it down.

• Air pushes it to the ground.

• The airplane gets heavier.

• The force of friction stops it from flying.

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If two rocks of different sizes are dropped from the same height at the same time, what will happen?

• The bigger rock will fall faster.

• The smaller rock will fall faster.

• Both rocks will hit the ground at the same time.

• The rocks will float in the air.

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What would happen if there was no gravity on Earth?

• Objects would move faster.

• Objects would float away into space.

• Objects would fall even faster.

• Objects would become heavier.

How does gravity affect a ball that is thrown into the air?

• It pushes the ball higher.

• It pulls the ball back down.

• It makes the ball go sideways.

• It slows the ball down in the air.

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