Gravity

What was Newton's main question about the apple's fall?

• Why it was red

• Why it fell straight down

• Why it was sweet

• Why it was round

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What is gravity?

• A type of energy

• A force that pulls objects toward each other

• A type of matter

• A form of light

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Which of the following statements is true about gravity?

• It only works on Earth

• It only affects living things

• It pulls objects toward each other

• It pushes objects away from each other

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Which of the following is an example of gravity?

• A magnet attracting metal

• A ball falling to the ground

• A light bulb shining

• A car moving forward

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What does the term "inverse relationship" mean in the context of gravity and distance?

• As distance increases, gravity increases

• As distance increases, gravity decreases

• Distance and gravity are unrelated

• Distance and gravity increase together

What is are the primary factors that decrease gravity between two objects? (Select the two correct answers)

• Increasing mass

• Decreasing mass

• Increasing distance

• Decreasing distance

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What affects the strength of gravity between two objects?

• Distance between objects

• Color of the objects

• Mass of the objects

• Shape of the objects

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Why is the gravitational force of the Earth stronger than that of the moon?

• The Earth is closer to the sun

• The Earth has a larger mass

• The Earth is made of water

• The Earth rotates faster

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Which of the following statements is true about gravity?

• The farther you are, the strong gravity is.

• The closer you are, the weaker gravity is.

• The closer you are, the stronger gravity is.

• Distance between two objects doesn't change gravity.

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In the context of gravity, what does 'less distance' imply?

• More gravity

• Less gravity

• No change in gravity

• Gravity is irrelevant