Mystery Science: Spaceship Earth: Gravity

2. Which of the following statements about gravity and magnetism is NOT true?

• a. Gravity and magnetism are both invisible forces.

• c. Gravity pulls on everything, but magnetism only pulls on magnetic objects.

• d. Gravity pulls only on magnetic objects, but magnetism pulls on everything.

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3. Which of the following planets has the most gravity and which has the least gravity?

• a. Planet A has the most gravity and Planet B has the least gravity.

• c. Planet A has the most gravity and Planet D has the least gravity.

• d. Planet C has the most gravity and Planet D has the least gravity.

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4. If you are standing on the surface of the Moon, why can you jump higher than you can here on Earth? Support your answer with reasoning.

5. True/False: If you jump on the South Pole Gravity will pull you into space?

• True

• False

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1. When an apple falls to the ground, what is happening?

• a. Gravity pushes the apple up, away from the Earth.

• b. Gravity pulls the apple down, towards the Earth.

• d. Magnetism pulls the apple down, towards the Earth.

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