Gravity Quiz

Why do objects fall to the ground when dropped?

• Gravity

• Air pressure

• Friction

• Magnetic force

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How does gravity affect the motion of objects?

• It pulls objects towards the center of the Earth or other massive bodies.

• It pushes objects away from the center of the Earth

• It has no effect on the motion of objects

• It causes objects to move in a straight line

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How can astronauts overcome the effects of gravity in space?

• Using special equipment

• Eating a high-protein diet

• Wearing heavy clothing

• Practicing yoga

How can you defy gravity?

• Stand still and wait for gravity to change.
• Use a heavy object to pull yourself down faster.
• Jump off a high place and hope for the best.
• Use technology like rockets or aircraft to generate lift.

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If you throw a ball up why does it fall down?

• Air pressure
• Gravity
• Friction
• Magnetic force

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Why do we not float around Earth?

• Because of the force of gravity
• Because the Earth is flat
• Because we are tied to the ground with invisible strings
• Because the Earth's atmosphere holds us down

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we can see gravity working

• yearly

• everyday

• once

• never

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Gravity is a force

• true

• false

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who discovered gravity

• Sir Isaac Newton
• Albert Einstein
• Galileo Galilei
• Mickey Mouse

What would happen to a piece of paper if there was no gravity?

• The paper would become heavier.
• The paper would fall to the ground.
• The paper would float freely in the air.
• The paper would disappear completely.