Gravity and Its Effects

What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

• electromagnetism

• magnetism

• gravity

• centrifugal force

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How does gravity affect the weight of an object on the moon compared to on Earth?

• The weight of an object on the moon is about 6 times its weight on Earth.

• The weight of an object on the moon is about 1/6th of its weight on Earth.

• The weight of an object on the moon is the same as its weight on Earth.

• The weight of an object on the moon is about 1/2 of its weight on Earth.

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Explain how gravity affects the motion of a falling object.

• Gravity pushes the object upward, causing it to decelerate away from the Earth.

• Gravity causes the object to move sideways instead of downward.

• Gravity has no effect on the motion of a falling object.

• Gravity pulls the object downward, causing it to accelerate towards the Earth.

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What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

• 7.93 m/s^2

• 5.67 m/s^2

• 10.25 m/s^2

• 9.81 m/s^2

Describe the impact of gravity on the shape of planets and other celestial bodies.

• Gravity causes celestial bodies to form into cube shapes.

• Gravity has no impact on the shape of celestial bodies.

• Gravity causes celestial bodies to form into spherical shapes.

• Gravity causes celestial bodies to form into pyramid shapes.

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How does gravity affect the orbits of planets around the sun?

• It causes planets to orbit in elliptical paths.

• It causes planets to orbit in perfect circles.

• It has no effect on the orbits of planets.

• It causes planets to orbit in a straight line.

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Explain the concept of free fall in relation to gravity.

• Free fall is the motion of an object where air resistance is the only force acting upon it

• Free fall is when an object is pushed upwards against gravity

• Free fall is the motion of an object where gravity is the only force acting upon it.

• Free fall is the motion of an object with no force acting upon it

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What are some examples of objects being affected by gravity in everyday life?

• A kite flying in the air

• Apples falling from trees, a ball rolling down a hill, and a person jumping up and then coming back down

• A car driving on a flat road

• A bird flying in the sky

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How does gravity impact the tides in the oceans?

• Tides are caused by the wind patterns in the atmosphere.

• Gravity from the earth creates tides in the oceans.

• Gravity from the moon and the sun creates tides in the oceans.

• Tides are caused by the rotation of the earth.

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Discuss the role of gravity in keeping the atmosphere of Earth in place.

• The atmosphere of Earth is kept in place by the rotation of the planet

• Gravity plays a crucial role in keeping the atmosphere of Earth in place.

• Gravity has no effect on the atmosphere of Earth

• The atmosphere of Earth is held in place by the magnetic field

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