Gravity for 5th Grade

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other. It is what keeps us on the ground and causes objects to fall.

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When is gravity the strongest?

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Gravity is strongest when you are closer to an object.

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What do we call the force of gravity on an object?

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The force of gravity on an object is called weight.

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.

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How does gravity on the Moon compare to gravity on Earth?

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Gravity on the Moon is less than the gravity on Earth.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the increase in the rate or speed of something.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

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What happens to gravity as you move farther away from an object?

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As you move farther away from an object, the force of gravity decreases.

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What is the formula for calculating weight?

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Weight = Mass x Gravity.

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What is the effect of gravity on falling objects?

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Gravity causes falling objects to accelerate towards the ground.