Forces Overcoming Gravity

Which observation best shows that a ball has overcome the force of gravity? 

• The ball rolls down a slope.
• The ball falls to the ground.
• The ball rises upward after being thrown.
• The ball remains stationary on the floor.

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Which object would require the greatest force to overcome Earth’s gravitational pull? 

• A rocket

• A paperclip
• A feather
• A small pebble

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Which of the following objects or items have overcome the force of gravity? 

• A bird flying through the air

• A ball lying on the ground

• A rocket launching into space

• A leaf falling from a tree

• A drone hovering above the ground

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(a)   can pull objects across a distance.

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Gravity __________ have to touch objects to move them.

• does

• doesn't

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Imagine you travel to a planet that is less massive than Earth. Compared to Earth, how much force would it take for you to jump off the ground? 

• The force required is the same as on Earth.
• More force is required to jump off the ground compared to Earth.
• You cannot jump off the ground on this planet.
• Less force is required to jump off the ground compared to Earth.

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Think of a super rocket that could travel and visit other places in space. The gravity of which place would be most difficult for the rocket to overcome on its return? 

• Jupiter
• Venus
• Earth
• the Sun

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Which model has greater gravitational attraction (if any)

• Model A

• Model B

• Both Model A and Model B (same gravity)

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What keeps the Moon in orbit around Earth?

• Earth's rotation.
• Earth's atmosphere.
• Earth's gravity.
• Earth's shape.

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Is weight AFFECTED by gravity?

• YES, depending on the force of gravity is how much you weight.
• NO, it is not related.

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