Gravitational Forces Between Objects

Front

What is the term for the gases that encircle Earth?

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Atmosphere

Front

What does the gravitational force between Earth and the Sun cause?

Back

Earth's orbit

Front

What pulls objects toward the center of Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter that makes up an object.

Front

What do astronomers study?

Back

Space

Front

What is the force that attracts two objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the stronger the gravitational force it exerts.

Front

What is the term for the pull of gravity on an object?

Back

Weight

Front

What is the effect of gravity on ocean tides?

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Gravity causes ocean tides by pulling water towards the Moon and the Sun.