Gravity Flashcard

Front

What happens to gravitational force as the distance between two objects increases?

Back

The gravitational force decreases.

Front

If a bowling ball and a feather are dropped in a vacuum, which will hit the ground first?

Back

Both would hit at the same time.

Front

What is the term for the maximum speed an object reaches when the force of gravity is equal to air resistance?

Back

Terminal Velocity.

Front

What happens to a skydiver when the force of gravity and air resistance are equal?

Back

The skydiver stops accelerating.

Front

What force causes objects falling near Earth's surface to slow down?

Back

Air Resistance.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of air resistance on falling objects?

Back

Air resistance opposes the motion of falling objects, slowing them down.

Front

What is free fall?

Back

Free fall is when an object is falling under the influence of gravity only, with no air resistance.

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 projectile motion?

Back

Projectile motion is the motion of an object thrown into the air, affected by gravity and air resistance.