Gravity on Different Planets

Gravity on Different Planets

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Marisa Thompson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is gravity in simple terms?

A force that pushes objects away from each other.

The reason why objects float aimlessly in space.

The force that pulls us towards the center of the Earth.

A force that is the same everywhere in the universe.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors cause gravity to vary from planet to planet?

The planet's color and atmospheric composition.

Differences in the planet's size, mass, and density.

The distance of the planet from the sun.

The number of moons orbiting the planet.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is a "gravity assist" used in space exploration?

To create anti-gravitational fields for faster travel.

To slow down a spacecraft for easier landing on planets.

To use a planet's gravitational pull to gain speed or alter a spacecraft's trajectory.

To generate artificial gravity within a spacecraft.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

Are you enjoying the video lesson?

Yes

No

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What exciting possibility is currently being researched in gravity studies for advanced space travel?

Developing new types of rocket fuel.

Creating anti-gravitational fields.

Building larger and faster spacecraft.

Discovering new planets with stronger gravity.