Gravity, Mass, & Distance

Front

What are the two factors that affect the magnitude of the force of gravity between two objects?

Back

Mass and distance.

Front

Does mass change when you go from Earth to the Moon?

Back

No, mass doesn’t change.

Front

Why are we pulled to Earth's center instead of the sun's?

Back

Because the sun is very far away.

Front

What is the force that causes objects with mass to attract to one another?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

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

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

How does distance affect the force of gravity?

Back

The greater the distance between two objects, the weaker the gravitational force between them.

Front

What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object.

Front

If an object has more mass, what can be said about its weight?

Back

It will have a greater weight due to the stronger gravitational pull.

Front

What happens to the force of gravity if the mass of one object increases?

Back

The force of gravity increases.