Gravity and Inertia

Front

What are the two factors that impact the strength of the force of gravity between two objects?

Back

Mass and distance.

Front

What forces cause a planet to orbit?

Back

Gravity and inertia.

Front

Because of inertia, a resting object will remain at ________.

Back

Rest.

Front

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

Back

True.

Front

What keeps the planets and other bodies in orbit in the solar system?

Back

Gravity and inertia.

Front

Define gravity.

Back

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

Front

Define inertia.

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

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

Front

How does distance affect the force of gravity?

Back

The greater the distance between two objects, the weaker the gravitational force between them.

Front

What is an example of inertia in everyday life?

Back

A book resting on a table will remain at rest until someone pushes it.