Gravitational Forces Between Objects

Front

What pulls objects toward the center of Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

Mass is the amount of _____ that makes up an object.

Back

matter

Front

What do astronomers study?

Back

space

Front

What does the Moon's gravitational force cause?

Back

ocean tides

Front

What is the term for the gases that encircle Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for calculating weight?

Back

Weight = Mass x Gravity

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects in space?

Back

Gravity keeps planets in orbit around stars.

Front

How does gravity affect ocean tides?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon causes the rise and fall of ocean tides.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object; weight is the force of gravity on that mass.