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What happens to the gravitational force between two objects if the distance between them increases?

Back

The gravitational force decreases.

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What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass.

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What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

Back

Gravity.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

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

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What happens to the weight of an object if its mass increases?

Back

The weight increases.

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What is the formula for calculating weight?

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Weight = Mass x Gravitational Acceleration (W = m x g).

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What is gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Back

Approximately 9.81 m/s².

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What is the effect of gravity on objects in free fall?

Back

All objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass.

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

Back

Weight.

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How does gravity affect the motion of planets?

Back

Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the sun.