Gravity in the solar system 1

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What is an orbit?

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The path an object takes as it moves around another object, such as the Earth around the Sun.

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What is mass?

Back

The amount of stuff (matter) an object has.

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How does distance affect gravity?

Back

The farther apart two objects are, the less gravity they will have.

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What happens to gravity if an object has a lot of mass?

Back

An object that has a lot of mass will have a lot of gravity.

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What would happen if the Earth didn't have any inertia?

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If the Earth didn't have any inertia (or wasn't moving), it would crash into the sun.

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What is gravity?

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A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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How does gravity affect planets in the solar system?

Back

Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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How does inertia relate to gravity?

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Inertia helps keep objects in motion, while gravity pulls them towards other masses.