Gravity

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and an object.

Front

Does mass change when you go to the Moon?

Back

No, mass does not change; it remains the same regardless of location.

Front

What happens to gravity when mass increases?

Back

Gravity increases when mass increases.

Front

How does gravity affect weight?

Back

Weight is affected by gravity; it changes depending on the strength of the gravitational force.

Front

Why do objects fall to the ground?

Back

Objects fall to the ground because the Earth's force of gravity is greater than the force acting on the object.

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 acting on that mass.

Front

Where would you weigh less, on Earth or on the Moon?

Back

You would weigh less on the Moon because it has less gravity.

Front

What is the relationship between distance and gravity?

Back

The force of gravity decreases as the distance between two objects increases.

Front

What is the formula for weight?

Back

Weight = mass × gravity (W = m × g).

Front

What is the gravitational force of the Moon compared to Earth?

Back

The Moon's gravitational force is about 1/6th that of Earth's.