Gravity Flashcards
1
Q
Definition: Gravity
A
Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards the centre of planets and stars.
2
Q
What affects how much gravity an object is?
A
The larger the mass of the object, the greater the gravitational force it has.
3
Q
Why doesn’t the Moon get pulled into Earth?
A
As a planet tries to travel in a straight line it is also pulled in by the
Sun’s gravity and as a result ends up travelling around the Sun.
