Gravity is the Force of Attraction Between All Masses Flashcards
1
Q
What does gravity attract?
A
All masses
2
Q
When do we only notice gravity in action?
A
When one of the masses is really really big
3
Q
What is attracted to it very strongly?
A
Anything near a planet or a star
4
Q
What does it do on the surface of planet?
A
Make all things accelerate towards the ground (10m/s² on Earth)
5
Q
What does it give everything?
A
A weight
6
Q
How does ir affect planets, moons and satellites?
A
Keeps them in their orbits
7
Q
What is the orbit a balance between?
A
The forward motion of the object and the force of gravity pulling it inwards
