Gravity Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does gravity depend on?

• Mass and distance

• Temperature and pressure

• Color and shape

• Speed and direction

Open Ended

Why is gravity important for life on Earth and for the motion of objects in space?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between mass and weight?

• Mass is the amount of matter in an object and stays the same everywhere, while weight is the force of gravity acting on mass and can change depending on location.

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

• Mass and weight are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Weight is measured in kilograms, while mass is measured in newtons.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of centripetal force in action?

• A roller coaster moving on a curved track

• A tetherball spinning around a pole

• A car driving in a straight line

• A basketball falling straight down

Multiple Select

Based on the concepts of mass, weight, and gravity, which of the following statements are true?

• Mass stays the same everywhere.

• Weight depends on gravity.

• Gravity affects the vertical motion of projectiles.

• Centripetal force always points away from the center.

Multiple Choice

What are the two types of motion involved in projectile motion?

• Horizontal and vertical

• Circular and linear

• Rotational and translational

• Forward and backward

Open Ended

Explain how gravity affects the path of a projectile, using examples from sports or everyday life.