Gravitational Force

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
If you weigh 120 pounds on Earth, how much would you weigh on the Moon?
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What happens to gravitational force as you move away from Earth?
The strength of the gravitational force increases as you move farther away from Earth.
The strength of the gravitational force decreases as you move farther away from Earth.
The gravitational force remains constant regardless of distance from Earth.
The gravitational force becomes stronger at a certain distance from Earth.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the effect of gravity on falling objects?
All objects fall at the same rate in a vacuum, regardless of their mass, due to the uniform acceleration of gravity.
Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects in a vacuum.
Objects fall at different rates depending on their shape and size.
Gravity has no effect on the rate of falling objects.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is weightlessness?
Weightlessness occurs when an object is in free fall, experiencing no net force acting on it, making it feel as if there is no gravity.
Weightlessness is the condition where an object is stationary and not affected by any forces.
Weightlessness happens when an object is submerged in water, counteracting the force of gravity.
Weightlessness is experienced only in outer space, far from any gravitational pull.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the direction of gravitational force on Earth?
Gravitational force on Earth pushes objects away from the center of the Earth.
Gravitational force on Earth pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.
Gravitational force on Earth has no direction.
Gravitational force on Earth pulls objects upward.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the gravitational force on the Moon compared to Earth?
The Moon's gravity is about 1/2 that of Earth's gravity.
The Moon's gravity is about 1/4 that of Earth's gravity.
The Moon's gravity is about 1/6th that of Earth's gravity.
The Moon's gravity is equal to that of Earth's gravity.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How does distance affect gravitational force?
The gravitational force increases as the distance between two objects increases.
The gravitational force remains constant regardless of distance.
The gravitational force decreases as the distance between them increases.
The gravitational force is only affected by the mass of the objects, not the distance.
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