6.11B Mini Flashcard 1

Front

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

Back

The sun.

Front

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

Back

Because of the greater mass of the sun.

Front

What is a result of the gravitational forces between the planets and the sun?

Back

Orbits of the planets.

Front

Which force controls the motion of the solar system?

Back

Gravity.

Front

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

Back

Mass.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

How does the mass of an object affect its gravitational pull?

Back

The greater the mass, the stronger the gravitational pull.

Front

What is the relationship between distance and gravitational force?

Back

Gravitational force decreases as the distance between two objects increases.

Front

What are orbits?

Back

Paths that celestial bodies follow around a star or planet due to gravitational forces.

Front

What is the role of the sun in the solar system?

Back

The sun is the central star that provides the gravitational force keeping the planets in orbit.