Gravitational Forces Between Objects

Front

The farther apart two objects are, the _______ the gravitational force.

Back

weaker

Front

Mass is the amount of _____ that makes up an object.

Back

matter

Front

The Moon's gravitational force causes ______.

Back

ocean tides

Front

______ is the gasses that encircle Earth.

Back

Atmosphere

Front

_____ can be measured using a scale and can change based on location.

Back

Weight

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

Back

Greater mass results in a stronger gravitational force.

Front

What is the effect of distance on gravitational force?

Back

As distance increases, gravitational force decreases.

Front

What is weight?

Back

The force exerted by gravity on an object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating weight?

Back

Weight = Mass x Gravitational Acceleration (W = m x g)