PoP Gravitation

Gravity is a downward force.

• True

• False

There is no gravity in space.

• True

• False

Which pulls harder?

• The Sun on the Earth

• The Earth on the Sun

• They both pull the same

• Neither pull each other at all

Who discovered gravity?

• Newton

• Galileo

• Aristotle

• None of them

In m/s^2, what is the acceleration of an object in freefall?

• 0

• Less than 9.8

• 9.8

• More than 9.8

This picture is from inside the airplane with what nickname?

Which orbit would require the fastest speed in order to MAINTAIN its orbit over a long time?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Is this person free falling?

• Yes

• No

BONUS: Has Mr. Carusone ever gone skydiving?

• YES!

• H#^% NO!