Science test #9 Flashcards

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1
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gravity

A

the pull between any 2 objects. the size of the object and the distance between them.

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is there gravity in space?

A

yes there is gravity in space. astronauts look like there is no gravity because they are falling.

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3
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F= equation

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GMxM2/R^2

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4
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F~ equation

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M1xM2/r^2

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5
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g=

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constant

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6
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m1 and m2

A

mass of object one and two

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r

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the distance between the two objects

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8
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kepler’s law

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objects do not orbit in a circle but instead an elipse. objects orbit the fastest when they are closest to the sun.

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9
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sun fact

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the further you are away from the sun the longer your revolution(year) is

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10
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rotation

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spinning around itself- makes our day

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revolution

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spinning(orbiting) around another object- makes our year

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12
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moon

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object orbiting a planet

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13
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planet

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large object orbiting a star

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14
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asteroids

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medium rock in space

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15
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comets

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medium sized chunk mostly ice

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16
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meteors

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small rock in space