Gravity Homework

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What is gravity?

Back

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

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What is the gravitational field of the Sun compared to Earth?

Back

The Sun has a larger gravitational field than Earth.

Front

Why do astronauts bounce on the moon?

Back

Astronauts bounce on the moon because the moon has less gravity than Earth.

Front

What keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.

Front

Is gravitational force smaller between larger objects or smaller objects?

Back

Gravitational force is smaller between smaller objects.

Front

True or False: Gravity is the force between two objects.

Back

True.

Front

What happens to gravity as distance between two objects increases?

Back

Gravity decreases as the distance between two objects increases.

Front

What is the effect of mass on gravitational force?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.

Front

What is the gravitational field strength on the Moon compared to Earth?

Back

The gravitational field strength on the Moon is about 1/6th that of Earth.

Front

What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object.