Gravity Mini Flashcard 1

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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Why do all objects in the solar system orbit the sun?

Back

All objects in the solar system orbit the sun due to the sun's greater mass, which creates a strong gravitational pull.

Front

What force controls the motion of the solar system?

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Gravity is the force that controls the motion of the solar system.

Front

What are the orbits of the planets a result of?

Back

The orbits of the planets are a result of the gravitational forces between the planets and the sun.

Front

Which celestial body governs the movement of objects within our solar system?

Back

The sun governs the movement of objects within our solar system.

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What characteristic is necessary for an object to exert a gravitational force?

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Mass is necessary for an object to exert a gravitational force.

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How does mass affect gravitational attraction?

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

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What is the relationship between distance and gravitational force?

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The gravitational force decreases as the distance between two objects increases.

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What is the role of gravity in the formation of planets?

Back

Gravity pulls together gas and dust in space to form planets.

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How does gravity affect the motion of satellites?

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Gravity keeps satellites in orbit around larger celestial bodies, like Earth.