Gravity: REVIEW

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like how the Earth pulls us down.

Front

What does gravity do to objects thrown into the air?

Back

Gravity pulls them back down to the ground.

Front

What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is an example of an object overcoming gravity?

Back

Jumping in a pool of water is not overcoming gravity.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that stops or slows an object by rubbing against another object.

Front

What is the opposite of push?

Back

Pull is the opposite of push.

Front

What happens when you drop a ball?

Back

The ball falls to the ground because of gravity.

Front

What force keeps us on the ground?

Back

Gravity keeps us on the ground.

Front

What is an example of gravity in action?

Back

An apple falling from a tree is an example of gravity in action.

Front

What do we call the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?

Back

We call it gravity.