Solar System and Gravity

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What is the Oort Cloud?

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A distant area with icy bodies surrounding the solar system.

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

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Mass and distance.

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The force of gravity acting on an object is the object's ______.

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Weight.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars.

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What is the largest planet in the solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is gravity?

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A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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What is the role of the Sun in the solar system?

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The Sun is the central star that provides light and heat, influencing the orbits of planets.

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What is a planet?

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A celestial body that orbits a star and is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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A region in space between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found.