Gravity in Space Review

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How does gravity affect the motion of objects in the solar system?

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It pulls objects towards each other.

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When objects are MORE MASSIVE, is the force of gravity between them STRONGER or WEAKER?

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When objects are MORE MASSIVE, the gravity between the objects is STRONGER.

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What are orbits, and what shape do they typically have?

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Curved paths that are typically elliptical.

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As the mass of interacting objects increases, gravity.....

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increases.

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The scientific law that states that every object in the universe attracts every other object is called...

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Universal Law of Gravitation.

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What is gravity?

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A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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What is the effect of distance on gravity?

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As distance increases, the force of gravity decreases.

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What is an example of gravity in action?

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An apple falling from a tree.

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What role does gravity play in the formation of planets?

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Gravity pulls together gas and dust to form planets.

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What is the relationship between gravity and weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object.