Gravitational Forces Between Objects

Front

What is the term for the gases that encircle Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What can be measured using a scale and can change based on location?

Back

Weight

Front

What does the Moon's gravitational force cause?

Back

ocean tides

Front

What does the gravitational force between Earth and the Sun cause?

Back

Earth's orbit

Front

What does gravity cause all objects to accelerate toward at the same rate?

Back

Earth

Front

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

Back

Gravity

Front

What is 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 toward the Earth.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on mass.

Front

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

Back

Weight