Gravity Quiz

In the diagram, which arrow demonstrates the force of gravity?

• Arrow A
• Arrow B
• Arrow C

In the diagram, which arrow demonstrates the drag force?

• Arrow A
• Arrow B
• Arrow C

Which force is responsible for pulling objects back down to Earth?

• Weight
• Gravity
• Mass
• Air Resistance

Air resistance is a type of ____________ because it opposes motion.

• Weight
• Gravity
• Friction
• Mass

As an object falls toward Earth, the amount of air resistance depends on ___________.

• how heavy the object is
• which type of gravity it experiences
• its mass
• its surface area

Which of the following words is used to describe the measure of gravitational force between objects?

• Weight
• Gravity
• Mass
• Air Resistance

Which of the following never changes regardless of your location in the universe?

• Mass
• Gravity
• Weight
• Air Resistance

Which force, represented by arrow A, remains constant as the skydiver falls through the air?

• Mass
• Weight
• Gravity
• Drag

Air resistance, represented by arrow B, _________ as the parachute is deployed.

• stays the same
• decreases
• increases
• is not present

Which scenario would increase the air resistance even more, to slow the diver's fall?

• Using a larger canopy
• Increasing the diver's weight
• Using longer risers
• Opening the parachute closer to the ground