Gravity S8P5A

Front

The variables _______ and ________ affect the gravitational force between objects.

Back

distance, mass

Front

The object ____________ has a greater gravitational force and that determines what satellites orbit around it.

Back

with the greater mass

Front

An astronaut travels to the moon. What is true regarding her mass and weight?

Back

Her mass is the same on the moon and Earth, but her weight is greater on Earth.

Front

Gravity attracts all objects towards one another.

Back

True

Front

Any object with mass has gravity.

Back

True

Front

As distance between two objects increase, the pull of gravity

Back

Decreases

Front

The amount of matter in an object is

Back

mass

Front

Which of the following never changes no matter where in the universe? Options: weight, force, mass, pounds

Back

mass

Front

Why would a person weigh less on the Moon than on the Earth?

Back

Moon has less mass and therefore less gravity

Front

Two factors affecting the magnitude of the force of gravity between 2 objects are...

Back

mass and distance