6.11B Gravity

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What governs the motion of our solar system? Options: Magnetism, Gravity, Sunlight, Friction

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Gravity

Front

Why do planets in our solar system orbit the Sun?

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is the celestial body with the greatest mass.

Front

Which two factors affect the strength of the gravitational pull on two objects?

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Mass and distance

Front

The gravitational pull of the Sun affects which property of the planets in our solar system? Options: Chemical composition, Speed and shape of orbit, Formation of land features, Number of moons

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Speed and shape of orbit

Front

The force of gravitational attraction between the Sun and Jupiter could be increased by reducing which of the following?

The mass of the Sun and Jupiter

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The distance between the Sun and Jupiter

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The speed of rotation of Jupiter

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The amount of radiation put out by the Sun

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The distance between the Sun and Jupiter

Front

The gravitational attraction between two objects would increase if both masses are -

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increased, and the distance between them is decreased.

Front

Why do planets orbit the Sun?

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The Sun is the most massive object in our solar system, so it exerts the greatest gravitational pull.

Front

If the distance between Mercury and the Sun were increased, what could be done to maintain the same gravitational force of attraction between Mercury and the Sun?

Back

Increase the masses of Mercury and the Sun

Front

Gravity

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force of attraction between two or more masses.

Front

Look at the table provided. In which example is the gravitational force of attraction between the two objects the greatest?

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Example 2