Space and Gravity

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What is gravity?

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

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True or False: Gravity attracts all objects towards one another.

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True

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

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The asteroid belt is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, not beyond Neptune.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms or grams.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars; they are rocky and close to the Sun.

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True or False: Any object with mass has gravity.

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True

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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

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What are the characteristics of the outer planets?

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The outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) are gas giants and are much larger than the inner planets.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun and governs the motion of celestial bodies.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt.