Gravity

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What force causes a glass to fall from your hand?

Back

Gravity is the force responsible for the glass falling.

Front

If a brick and a pencil are dropped from the same height, which hits the ground first?

Back

Both the brick and the pencil hit the ground at the same time.

Front

What is an example of gravity in action?

Back

A waterfall is an example of gravity pulling water down.

Front

What force pulls a sled down a snowy hill?

Back

Gravity pulls the sled down the hill.

Front

What happens when you open a parachute?

Back

Opening a parachute uses air resistance to slow down the pull of gravity.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion.

Front

How does gravity affect falling objects?

Back

Gravity causes all objects to fall towards the Earth at the same rate, regardless of their weight.

Front

What is air resistance?

Back

Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through air.

Front

Why do astronauts float in space?

Back

Astronauts float in space because they are in free fall, experiencing microgravity.