The Solar System And Beyond Lesson 1 Flashcards

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Orbit

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The path one object travels around another object.

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Gravity

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The force of attraction between any two objects due to their mass.

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3
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Inertia

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The tendency of on object to keep moving in a straight line.

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4
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Revolution

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One complete trip of one object around another object.

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Rotation

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A complete spin on an axis.

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6
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Telescope

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An instrument that makes distant objects seem bigger.

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