Gravity

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force of attraction between two or more masses.

Front

Which planet is known as the hottest in the solar system?

Back

Venus is the hottest planet.

Front

What alignment occurs during a full Moon?

Back

During a full Moon, the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are lined up, with Earth in between.

Front

Does every object with mass have gravity?

Back

True, any object with mass has gravity.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

The force of gravity increases with the mass of the objects involved.

Front

How does distance affect gravitational force?

Back

The gravitational force decreases as the distance between two masses increases.

Front

What is the gravitational force on Earth?

Back

The gravitational force on Earth is approximately 9.81 m/s².

Front

What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

Back

Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and moons in orbit around planets.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is escape velocity?

Back

Escape velocity is the minimum speed needed for an object to break free from a planet's gravitational pull.