Gravitational Forces Between Objects

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Mass

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The amount of matter that makes up an object.

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Gravity

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The force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

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Gravitational Force

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The attraction between two objects due to their mass.

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Weight

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The force exerted by gravity on an object, which can change based on location.

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Distance and Gravitational Force

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The farther apart two objects are, the weaker the gravitational force between them.

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Ocean Tides

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The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the Moon's gravitational force.

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Mass vs. Weight

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity on that mass.

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Effects of Gravity

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Gravity affects the motion of objects, keeping planets in orbit around the sun.

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Inertia

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, related to mass.

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Free Fall

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The motion of an object falling solely under the influence of gravity.