Gravity and Motion

Front

What does the strength of the force of gravity depend on?

Back

The masses of the objects and the distance between them.

Front

What is a push or pull exerted on an object called?

Back

Force.

Front

What is the scientific law that states that every object in the universe attracts every other object?

Back

Law of Universal Gravitation.

Front

Which object has more mass: Earth, Moon, Jupiter, or Sun?

Back

Sun.

Front

What does Newton's first law of motion state?

Back

An object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion with a constant speed and direction unless acted on by a force.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object.

Front

What is weight?

Back

The force of gravity acting on an object.

Front

How does distance affect the force of gravity?

Back

The force of gravity decreases as the distance between two objects increases.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.