Gravity

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What two things determine the gravity of an object?

Back

Mass and distance.

Front

Which model has greater gravitational attraction: Model A or Model B?

Back

Model A has greater gravitational attraction.

Front

What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

Front

As distance between objects increases, what happens to the pull of gravity?

Back

The pull of gravity decreases.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

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

Front

What happens to gravity if the distance between two objects decreases?

Back

The gravitational pull increases.

Front

Is gravity a push or a pull?

Back

Gravity is a pull.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on falling objects?

Back

Gravity causes objects to fall towards the Earth.

Front

Can gravity act over long distances?

Back

Yes, gravity can act over long distances, but its strength decreases with distance.