Gravity Flashcardizz

Front

What keeps the planets in our solar system in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravitational force.

Front

At which points is the gravitational field strength the greatest?

Back

When the gravitational field lines are close together.

Front

In what direction do gravitational field lines point?

Back

Toward the generating mass.

Front

Where is the strength of the gravitational field the greatest among points A - E?

Back

At point A.

Front

Why does the Sun not appear to move due to the comet’s gravitational attraction?

Back

The Sun’s mass is much greater than the comet’s mass.

Front

Define gravitational force.

Back

The attractive force between two masses.

Front

What is a gravitational field?

Back

A region around a mass where another mass experiences a force of attraction.

Front

Explain the concept of mass in relation to gravity.

Back

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, and it determines the strength of the gravitational force it exerts.

Front

What happens to gravitational force as distance increases?

Back

Gravitational force decreases as the distance between two masses increases.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational attraction?

Back

Greater mass results in a stronger gravitational attraction.