gravity

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and an object.

Front

Which has a STRONGER force of gravity, Earth or the Moon?

Back

Earth has a stronger force of gravity than the Moon.

Front

Why can astronauts jump and float a little on the Moon?

Back

Because the Moon's gravity is NOT that STRONG.

Front

What is the force of gravity acting on an object called?

Back

The force of gravity acting on an object is called its weight.

Front

What two factors affect the magnitude of the force of gravity between two objects?

Back

The two factors are mass and distance.

Front

Where can you jump higher, on Earth or on the Moon?

Back

You can jump higher on the Moon.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

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

Front

How does distance affect gravity?

Back

As the distance between two objects increases, the force of gravity between them decreases.

Front

What is weight?

Back

Weight is the measure of the force of gravity acting on an object.

Front

What happens to your weight on the Moon compared to Earth?

Back

Your weight is less on the Moon because the Moon's gravity is weaker.