Gravity

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is an invisible force that pulls objects towards each other, especially towards the center of the Earth.

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What did an apple represent to a young scientist?

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An apple gave a young scientist the idea about gravity.

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Why is Earth's gravity stronger than the Moon's?

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Earth's gravity is stronger than the Moon's because Earth is more massive than the Moon.

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What happens when you throw something up into the air?

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Throwing something up into the air is an example of a push.

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What does Earth's gravity do to us?

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Earth's gravity pulls us to Earth's center.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, which affects how much gravity it has.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, depending on its mass.

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What happens to objects in space without gravity?

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Without gravity, objects in space would float freely and not be pulled towards any planet or star.

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Can gravity be seen?

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No, gravity is an invisible force; we can only see its effects.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

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The more mass an object has, the stronger its gravitational pull.