6th Grade Gravity

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What is the force that controls the motion of the solar system?

Back

Gravity is the force that controls the motion of the solar system.

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What force keeps you on the ground?

Back

The force that keeps you on the ground is called gravity.

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What is the most massive object in our Solar System?

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The most massive object in our Solar System is the Sun.

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How does distance affect gravitational attraction between two objects?

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The greater the distance between two objects, the weaker the gravitational attraction.

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If a person weighs 100 pounds on Earth, will they weigh the same on the Moon?

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False. A person will weigh less on the Moon due to its lower gravitational force.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

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The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational force?

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The formula for calculating gravitational force is F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2, where F is the force, G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses of the objects, and r is the distance between their centers.

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What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, typically measured in pounds or kilograms.

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How does gravity affect the motion of planets?

Back

Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun by providing the necessary centripetal force.

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What is the gravitational constant?

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The gravitational constant (G) is a value used in the calculation of gravitational force, approximately equal to 6.674 × 10^-11 N(m/kg)^2.