Gravitational Forces Between Objects

Front

What is the term for the gases that encircle Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What can be measured using a scale and can change based on location?

Back

Weight

Front

What happens to the gravitational force as two objects get farther apart?

Back

The gravitational force becomes weaker.

Front

What does gravity cause all objects to do toward the Earth?

Back

Accelerate at the same rate.

Front

Who wrote the universal law of gravity?

Back

Isaac Newton

Front

What is the force that attracts two objects toward each other?

Back

Gravitational force.

Front

What is the measure of the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects in free fall?

Back

They accelerate downward at 9.8 m/s².

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on mass.

Front

What is the term for the pull of gravity on an object at the surface of the Earth?

Back

Weight.