Gravity in the solar system 1

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What is gravity?

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The force of attraction that pulls objects towards each other.

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How do planets stay in orbit around the Sun?

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They are held together by gravity.

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What is an orbit?

Back

The path an object takes as it moves around another object, such as the Earth around the Sun.

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What is mass?

Back

The amount of stuff (matter) an object has.

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What does Earth orbit around?

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The Sun.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

Back

Gravity keeps planets, moons, and other celestial bodies in their orbits.

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What happens to gravity as you move further from a planet?

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Gravity decreases as you move further away from a planet.

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What is the difference between weight and mass?

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Weight is the force of gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in the object.

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Can gravity act over long distances?

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Yes, gravity can act over long distances, such as between planets and stars.

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What is the gravitational force between two objects dependent on?

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It depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.