Gravity, Mass, & Distance

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What happens to the pull of gravity as distance between two objects increases?

Back

The pull of gravity decreases.

Front

What force causes objects with mass to attract to one another?

Back

Gravity.

Front

Which of the following does NOT change in different gravities: Weight, Mass, or Pounds?

Back

Mass does not change.

Front

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

Back

Mass and distance.

Front

How does mass affect gravity?

Back

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

Front

How does distance affect gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between weight and gravity?

Back

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

Front

Can mass change depending on the location of an object?

Back

No, mass remains constant regardless of location.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

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