Gravity

Front

What is the force of gravity acting on an object called?

Back

Weight

Front

Which system has a greater gravitational pull between two objects?

Back

The system with the larger mass.

Front

What holds all of the planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity

Front

What happens to the pull of gravity as the distance between two objects increases?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What are the two factors affecting the magnitude of the force of gravity between two objects?

Back

Mass and distance.

Front

Define gravity.

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

Front

How does gravity affect objects in free fall?

Back

All objects in free fall accelerate towards the Earth at the same rate due to gravity.

Front

What is the formula for calculating weight?

Back

Weight = mass × gravitational acceleration (W = m × g).

Front

What is gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Back

Approximately 9.81 m/s².