Gravity and Planet Formation Flashcard

Front

What is measured in newtons?

Back

Weight

Front

What causes objects to be pulled towards the center of a planet?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the gravitational field strength on Earth?

Back

10 N/kg

Front

What forms when dust and gas gather in space?

Back

A star

Front

What are the two gases involved in the formation of the sun?

Back

Hydrogen and Helium

Front

What is the force responsible for weight?

Back

Gravity

Front

What are the primary elements of a star's initial composition?

Back

Hydrogen and Helium

Front

What force makes planets orbit the sun?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is gravity's role during the formation of planets?

Back

Pulls particles together

Front

Which is a measure of the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass