5.PS2.3-4 Gravity, Mass and Distance

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other. It is what keeps us on the ground and makes things fall.

Front

How does mass affect gravity?

Back

The more mass an object has, the stronger its gravitational pull.

Front

What happens to your weight on the Moon compared to Earth?

Back

You weigh less on the Moon because it has less mass and therefore less gravity.

Front

What keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun?

Back

The Sun's gravity keeps the Earth spinning around it.

Front

What is the relationship between distance and gravitational pull?

Back

The farther away an object is, the weaker the gravitational pull it experiences.

Front

What is the gravitational pull of the Earth?

Back

Earth's gravity pulls objects toward its center, giving us weight.

Front

What would happen if there was no gravity?

Back

Without gravity, objects would float away into space.

Front

How does the Moon's gravity affect Earth?

Back

The Moon's gravity pulls on Earth's oceans, causing tides.

Front

What is the force needed to move a heavier object?

Back

It takes more force to move an object that has more mass.

Front

Which has a stronger gravitational pull: a small object or a large object?

Back

A large object has a stronger gravitational pull than a small object.