Essential Skill: Gravity in Our Solar System

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other.

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Why do planets orbit the Sun?

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Planets orbit the Sun because it is the most massive object in our solar system, exerting the greatest gravitational pull.

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What celestial body has the greatest gravitational force in our solar system?

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The Sun has the greatest gravitational force in our solar system.

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How does gravity affect objects in space?

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Gravity pulls objects toward each other, keeping them in orbit.

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Which has a stronger force of gravity, Earth or the Moon?

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Earth has a stronger force of gravity than the Moon.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

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The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.

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What is the role of the Sun in our solar system?

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The Sun is the center of our solar system and provides the gravitational force that keeps planets in orbit.

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What happens to gravity as distance increases?

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As distance between two objects increases, the gravitational force between them decreases.

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What is the effect of gravity on falling objects?

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Gravity causes objects to accelerate toward the ground when they fall.

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What is the gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth?

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The Moon's gravitational pull causes tides on Earth.