2023 Gravity, forces, eclipses, tides

Front

What can be measured using a scale and can change based on location?

Back

Weight

Front

Why does the moon's gravitational pull have more effect on tides than the sun's gravitational pull?

Back

The moon is closer to the Earth than the sun.

Front

Will an object moving at a constant speed accelerate?

Back

No.

Front

If an object is moving at a constant speed (not accelerating), what can we say about the net force acting on it?

Back

The net force is equal to zero.

Front

What does the Moon's gravitational force cause?

Back

Ocean tides.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

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

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What are tides?

Back

Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.