Friction and Gravity Worksheet

There is gravity in space.

• True

• False

There is gravity on other planets.

• True

• False

What effect does Earth's gravity have on us?

(a)  

• It lets us float.

• It pulls us to the Earth.
• We are too small for it to affect us.

• It moves us around in a circle.

Mariah says there is no gravitational pull on the moon, that’s why astronauts look like they’re bouncing! Identify what is wrong in her statement and correct it for her

The amount of gravitational pull depends on an object's _____.

Select the arrow that indicates gravitational force.

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Weight is defined as an object's downward ​ (a)   due to ​ (b)   .

• force
• mass
• motion
• free fall
• gravity

Answer explanation

Weight is a force, and is determined in part by how strong the local gravity is.

Which objects have a STRONG force of gravity?

• Objects with GREATER mass, like elephants
• Objects with LESS mass, like mice

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Without gravity we would________. 

• Float away
• Stay in the ground
• Nothing would happen.
• I don't know

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What force is acting on the cat at the end?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Momentum

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