Gravity, Mass, & Distance

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force of attraction between two or more masses.

Front

How does increasing mass affect gravitational attraction?

Back

The gravitational attraction between two objects increases if both masses are increased and the distance between them is decreased.

Front

What remains constant regardless of gravity?

Back

Mass remains constant regardless of the gravitational field.

Front

What force opposes the motion of falling objects?

Back

Air resistance is the force that causes objects falling near Earth's surface to slow down.

Front

Does mass change between Earth and the Moon?

Back

No, mass does not change; it is the same on both Earth and the Moon.

Front

What is the relationship between distance and gravitational force?

Back

As the distance between two masses increases, the gravitational force between them decreases.

Front

What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, which can change depending on the gravitational field.

Front

What is the formula for gravitational force?

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The formula for gravitational force is F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2, where F is the force, G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses, and r is the distance between their centers.

Front

What happens to weight on different planets?

Back

Weight changes on different planets due to varying gravitational forces, but mass remains the same.

Front

What is air resistance?

Back

Air resistance is a type of friction that acts against the motion of an object moving through air.