Gravity & Motion in Space

Front

A measure of the amount of matter in an object

Back

mass

Front

The attraction of one particle or body to another

Back

gravity

Front

Larger masses have a

Back

stronger gravitational force

Front

What holds the Earth and other planets in orbit around the Sun?

Back

The Sun's gravitational force

Front

What do moons orbit?

Back

planets

Front

Because of inertia, a moving object will keep ________.

Back

moving

Front

Because of inertia, a resting object will remain at ________.

Back

rest

Front

Which model has greater gravitational attraction (if any)?
Options: Model A, Model B, Both Model A and Model B (same gravity)

Back

Model A

Front

Which of the following will change with different gravitational forces? Options: mass, amount of matter in an object, weight, kilograms

Back

weight

Front

The tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion.

Back

inertia