Gravity In Motion Flashcards

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2)gravity

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the force that attracts all objects towards each other.

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1) force

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a push or pull

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3)law of universal gravitation

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Newton’s law that states that every object in the universe attracts every other object.

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4)mass

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the amount of matter in an object.

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5)weight

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the measure of the force of gravity on an object.

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6)inertia

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the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion.

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7)newtons first law of motion

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states that an object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion with a constant speed and direction unless acted on by a force.

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