Gravity and Planetary Features

Gravity and Planetary Features

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores how much a person would weigh on different planets due to varying gravitational forces. It begins with an introduction to gravity and its role in determining weight. The video then examines each planet in the solar system, explaining how gravity affects weight differently on Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Fun facts about each planet are also shared. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to engage and stay curious about space.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic discussed in the introduction of the video?

The life cycle of stars

The formation of the solar system

How much you would weigh on different planets

The history of space exploration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is gravity described as in the video?

A force that only exists in space

A force that only affects planets

A force that attracts two masses towards each other

A force that repels masses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the gravity on the Moon compare to that on Earth?

It does not exist

It is weaker than Earth's gravity

It is the same as Earth's gravity

It is stronger than Earth's gravity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the gravitational force on Mercury compared to Earth?

38% of Earth's gravity

75% of Earth's gravity

50% of Earth's gravity

100% of Earth's gravity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does Venus have regarding its rotation?

It rotates faster than any other planet

Its day is longer than its year

It rotates in the opposite direction to Earth

It does not rotate at all

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the gravitational force on Mars compared to Earth?

50% of Earth's gravity

75% of Earth's gravity

38% of Earth's gravity

100% of Earth's gravity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable feature of Jupiter mentioned in the video?

It is the closest planet to the Sun

It is the hottest planet

It has a storm called the Great Red Spot

It has the most moons

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