Gravity and Inertia Review

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Inertia

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The tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion.

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What happens when an object in motion experiences a sudden stop?

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The object continues to move forward due to inertia.

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Gravitational Force

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The force that attracts all objects toward each other.

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What two factors affect the strength of gravity?

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Mass and distance.

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Larger masses have a __________ gravitational force.

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Stronger gravitational force.

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

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More mass means stronger gravitational attraction.

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What is the effect of distance on gravitational force?

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As distance increases, gravitational force decreases.

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What is an example of inertia in everyday life?

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A passenger lurching forward in a car when it suddenly stops.

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What is the role of gravity in our solar system?

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It keeps planets in orbit around the sun.