Gravity in Space Reading Comprehension Question Check

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What is gravity?

Back

The force of attraction between two objects due to their masses.

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What role does gravity play in keeping satellites in orbit around Earth?

Back

It pulls them towards Earth while their forward motion keeps them in orbit.

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What would happen to the planets if the Sun’s gravitational pull disappeared?

Back

They would fly off into space.

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How does the Moon’s gravity affect tides on Earth?

Back

It creates bulges in Earth’s oceans, causing tides.

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How does gravity affect objects in our solar system?

Back

It determines their motion, keeping them in orbit and affecting their speed and direction.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

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

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How does distance affect gravitational force?

Back

The farther apart two objects are, the weaker the gravitational force between them.

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What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object.

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How does gravity influence the shape of planets?

Back

Gravity pulls matter into a spherical shape, which is why planets are round.

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What is the gravitational pull of the Earth?

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Earth's gravitational pull is approximately 9.8 m/s².