If two umbrellas the same size and mass were dropped from the same height at the same time, they would hit the ground together. But what would happen if one umbrella were opened?

The closed one would hit first because it has less air resistance than the open one

They would still hit at the same time

The closed one would hit first because it has more mass

Why does a feather fall slower than a rubber ball?

the feather has more air resistance

a rubber ball falls slower than a feather

Why are we pulled to the center of the Earth, and not into the much larger Sun?

We are closer to the Earth than the Sun, so we are more affected by its gravity

the Sun is smaller than the Earth so it doesn't pull as much

Why would you weigh more on Jupiter than on Earth?

Jupiter has more mass, so it has more gravity

Jupiter is closer to the Sun than the Earth

Earth is larger than Jupiter, so it has less gravity

Mercury has a gravitational acceleration rate of 3.8m/s2. Venus has a gravitational acceleration rate of 8.8m/s2. On which planet would you weigh more?

Your mass would be the same on both, because mass does not change based on where you are located

Which of the following would NOT be a way to increase the amount of gravitational force between the Sun and the Earth?

Increase the distance between the Sun and Earth

Decrease the distance between the Sun and Earth

When one object revolves around another

When one object collides with another

When one object slows, and one object accelerates

How does the Sun keep the Earth in orbit?

The gravitational force of the Sun is enough that it keeps the Earth from spinning off into space, but not enough to crash Earth into the Sun. Thus, the Earth orbits the Sun in perfect balance.

The Sun and Earth are attracted by magnetic force, which keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun so long as Earth’s core remains metal

The Sun’s gravitational force is less than the gravitational force of Earth, so it cannot pull Earth toward the Sun. Thus, the Earth continues orbiting the Sun since it pulls stronger than the Sun.

none of these are true. The Sun orbits around the Earth

What would happen to Earth’s orbit if the Sun were to gain more mass?

Earth’s orbit would move closer to the Sun, and eventually crash into it

Earth’s orbit would be unaffected

Earth’s orbit would move farther away from the Sun until it exited the solar system

Earth's orbit would change from an elliptical shape to a triangle shape

What would happen to Earth’s orbit if the Sun were to lose mass?

Earth’s orbit would move farther away from the Sun until it exited the solar system

Earth’s orbit would be unaffected

Earth’s orbit would move closer to the Sun, and eventually crash into it

Earth's orbit would change from an elliptical shape to a triangle shape

Describe the difference between mass and weight

Mass is how much matter is in an object, while weight is measure of how strongly you push against the ground as gravity pulls on your mass

There is no difference. Mass and weight are the same thing

Weight is how much matter is in an object, while mass is measure of how strongly you push against the ground as gravity pulls on your mass

Why do people float in space?

They are far away from Earth or any other massive object, so there is no gravity to pull them down

They have more of a magnetic charge when traveling in space and the Earth repels them from the surface

Earth is the only planet in the universe that has gravity, so if you are not on Earth there will be no gravity to pull you down.

Which of the following two images shows planets with the most gravitational attraction? Why?

A because the planets are closer together

A because the planets are larger

B because the planets are further apart

B because the planets are smaller

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An attractive force between any two masses

gravity

acceleration

air resistance

weight

mass

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The amount of matter that makes up an object

mass

acceleration

air resistance

gravity

weight

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A measurement of the force of gravity pulling us down

weight

acceleration

air resistance

gravity

mass

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An increase in the rate or speed of something

acceleration

air resistance

gravity

weight

mass

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The gasses that surround Earth or another planet

atmosphere

acceleration

air resistance

gravity

weight

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A measure of force that opposes motion, created by interaction with the air

air resistance

acceleration

gravity

weight

mass

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The formula for this law describes two important relationships: that gravitational attraction depends on two things- the mass of the objects and the distance between them

Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation

acceleration

air resistance

gravity

weight

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Force & Motion Unit 6 Lesson 2 Quiz- Gravity

An attractive force between any two masses

The amount of matter that makes up an object

A measurement of the force of gravity pulling us down

An increase in the rate or speed of something

The gasses that surround Earth or another planet

A measure of force that opposes motion, created by interaction with the air

The formula for this law describes two important relationships: that gravitational attraction depends on two things- the mass of the objects and the distance between them

If two umbrellas the same size and mass were dropped from the same height at the same time, they would hit the ground together. But what would happen if one umbrella were opened?

Why does a feather fall slower than a rubber ball?

What happens to the strength of gravitational force between two objects if they get closer?

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