Gravity 8th

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What is gravity?

Back

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

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What happens to the gravitational force when the mass of an object increases?

Back

The gravitational force becomes stronger.

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

An orbit is the circular or elliptical path that an object follows as it revolves around another object in space.

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What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms or grams.

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What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, which can change depending on the gravitational pull of the planet.

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What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

Front

What does gravity do to objects?

Back

Gravity pulls on objects, causing them to fall toward the center of the Earth or another celestial body.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is a celestial body?

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A celestial body is any natural object outside of the Earth's atmosphere, such as stars, planets, moons, and asteroids.

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What is the relationship between gravity and distance?

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The gravitational force decreases as the distance between two objects increases.