The gravitational force on an object on the surface of the Moon is 1/6 that of the gravitational force on the same object on the surface of Earth. Why is gravity acting on the object on the Moon less than the gravity acting on the object on Earth?

because the mass of the Moon is less than the mass of Earth

because the distance from Earth to the object has increased

because Earth is rotating at a faster rate than the Moon is rotating.

An astronaut way out in space is considered to be “weightless". This is because–

his mass is so small relative to the earth that gravity doesn’t affect him.

gravitational force increases greatly over long distances.

gravitational force pushes objects away from each other at long distances.

objects far away from the earth have less mass.

Which of the following claims is supported by the data?

Gravitational forces increase as the masses of the two objects increase

Gravitational forces are strongest between objects with identical masses.

Gravitational forces are weakest when one object is more massive than the other.

Gravitational forces can never exceed an upper limit, regardless of the masses.

Which of the following does not affect the gravitational force between the earth and the sun?

The net electrical charge of the earth

The distance between the earth and the sun

Which of the following data would support the claim that the gravitational force between objects depends on mass?

Gravitational force is stronger on more massive planets.

An object’s weight can change depending where it is on Earth.

The further a planet is away from the sun, the smaller the gravitational force.

A rocket can escape Earth’s gravity by traveling at high speed.

What two qualities of objects does gravity depend on?

The mass of objects and the distance between them

What each object is made up of and the distance between them

What each object is made up of and the material between them

which statement below is FALSE

Gravitational force depends on what the object is made of.

Gravity acts on any object with mass.

The closer objects are, the stronger the gravitational force between them.

The farther you are from the center of Earth, the less gravitational force you feel.

What happens if the distance between objects with mass increases?

Gravitational attraction between the objects decreases.

Gravitational attraction between the objects increases.

Gravitational

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Charles Martinez

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

When placed at equal distances apart, the greatest gravitational attraction will be between two

skateboards

bowling balls

school buses

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is needed to determine the amount of gravitational force between two objects?

distance and mass

weight and time

area and weight

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The gravitational force exerted by an object depends on its

volume

mass

weight

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A student drops a bowling ball and an apple from a third-story window. Both objects hit the ground at the same time. From the experiment, the student should conclude that

the apple weighs more than the bowling ball

more air friction is acting on the apple than on the bowling ball

gravity pulls on both objects, causing them to fall at the same time.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Amanda weighs about 600 N on Earth, but would only weigh about 100 N on the Moon. Which BEST explains why Amanda would weigh less on the Moon than on Earth?

The circumference of the Moon is smaller than Earth, therefore it has less gravity.

The lack of air pressure on the Moon weakens the gravitational force of the Moon.

The mass of the Moon is less than that of Earth, therefore it has a weaker gravitational force.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The amount of gravitational attraction between the Moon and an astronaut standing on its surface depends on the astronaut's distance from the center of the Moon and the astronaut's

height

shape

mass

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational pull?

Higer mass creates higher gravitational pull

Lower mass creates higher gravitational pull

Lower gravitational pull creates more mass

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When placed at equal distances apart, the greatest gravitational attraction will be between two

Which is needed to determine the amount of gravitational force between two objects?

The gravitational force exerted by an object depends on its

A student drops a bowling ball and an apple from a third-story window. Both objects hit the ground at the same time. From the experiment, the student should conclude that

Amanda weighs about 600 N on Earth, but would only weigh about 100 N on the Moon. Which BEST explains why Amanda would weigh less on the Moon than on Earth?

The amount of gravitational attraction between the Moon and an astronaut standing on its surface depends on the astronaut's distance from the center of the Moon and the astronaut's

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational pull?

The gravitational force on an object on the surface of the Moon is 1/6 that of the gravitational force on the same object on the surface of Earth. Why is gravity acting on the object on the Moon less than the gravity acting on the object on Earth?

How are mass and gravitational force related?

What does the strength of gravity between two objects depend upon?

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