Gravitational Force

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects with mass. It pulls objects toward each other, and its strength depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

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What happens to a feather and a hammer dropped on the moon?

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Both will hit the ground at the same time because there is no air resistance on the moon.

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How does mass change on different celestial objects?

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Your mass does not change on different celestial objects; it remains constant regardless of location.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object. It can change depending on the gravitational pull of the celestial body you are on.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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

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What is force?

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A push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What is the effect of gravity on falling objects?

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Gravity pulls all objects toward the Earth at the same rate, regardless of their mass.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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

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What determines the strength of gravitational force?

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The strength of gravitational force is determined by the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

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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, affecting how quickly it falls.