Gravity

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What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity is the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

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True or False: An object's gravity depends on the SIZE of the object.

Back

True. The larger the object, the stronger its gravitational pull.

Front

Which statement about gravity is true?

Back

Gravity causes objects to pull towards one another.

Front

True or False: Any object with mass is surrounded by a gravitational field.

Back

True. All objects with mass create a gravitational field.

Front

What does gravity do to objects?

Back

Gravity pulls on objects.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

Does the moon have gravity?

Back

Yes, the moon has gravity, although it is weaker than Earth's.

Front

What happens to gravity as distance increases?

Back

Gravity decreases as the distance between two objects increases.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

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

Front

Can gravity act over long distances?

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Yes, gravity can act over very long distances, such as between planets and stars.