Gravitational Forces Between Objects

Front

What is the term for the gases that encircle Earth?

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Atmosphere

Front

What natural phenomenon is caused by the Moon's gravitational force?

Back

ocean tides

Front

What do astronomers primarily study?

Back

space

Front

What does gravity cause all objects to do toward the Earth?

Back

accelerate toward the Earth at the same rate

Front

Who wrote the universal law of gravity?

Back

Isaac Newton

Front

What is the force that attracts two objects toward each other?

Back

Gravitational force

Front

What is the term for the measure of the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects in free fall?

Back

They accelerate downward at 9.8 m/s².

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

Back

Greater mass results in a stronger gravitational force.

Front

What is the term for the pull of gravity on an object?

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Weight