Gravitational Forces

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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.

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What factors affect gravitational force?

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Gravitational force depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measurement of how much matter is present in an object.

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How does distance affect gravitational force?

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The greater the distance between two objects, the weaker the gravitational force between them.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, which depends on the object's mass and the gravitational pull of the planet.

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Do all objects exert gravitational force?

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Yes, all objects with mass exert a gravitational force, regardless of their size.

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What happens to weight on different planets?

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Weight changes on different planets due to varying gravitational pulls.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is stronger on more massive objects.

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Can gravity push objects?

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No, gravity only pulls objects toward each other.

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What is the gravitational pull of Earth?

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Earth's gravitational pull is approximately 9.8 m/s².