Gravity

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other. It keeps us on the ground and makes things fall.

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What pulls a skier down a mountain?

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Gravity pulls a skier down a mountain.

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What pulls raindrops down to Earth?

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Gravity pulls raindrops down to Earth.

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Who was the first person to describe gravity?

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Sir Isaac Newton was the first person to describe gravity.

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Without Earth's gravity, where would the moon drift off into?

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Without Earth's gravity, the moon would drift off into outer space.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What is an example of gravity in action?

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

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How does gravity affect planets?

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Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the sun.

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What happens to objects in space without gravity?

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Objects in space without gravity float freely.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

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The more mass an object has, the stronger its gravity.