Gravity, Mass, & Distance

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms.

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How does distance affect gravity?

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As the distance between two objects increases, the gravitational pull between them decreases.

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What is air resistance?

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Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through the air, causing it to slow down.

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Why do objects fall towards Earth?

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Objects fall towards Earth due to the force of gravity, which pulls them towards the center of the Earth.

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What would happen if there was no gravity?

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Without gravity, objects would not be pulled towards the Earth and would float away into space.

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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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Why do planets orbit the Sun?

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Planets orbit the Sun because it is the most massive object in our solar system, exerting a strong gravitational pull.

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What is the effect of the Sun's gravity on Earth?

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The Sun's gravity keeps Earth in orbit, preventing it from drifting into space.

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What happens to gravity as you move further from the Earth?

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Gravity decreases as you move further away from the Earth.