Physical Science: Gravity in the Solar System

Question 1

What term describes a force of attraction between 2 objects due to their mass?

Accepted Answer

gravity

Question 2

Which of the following would cause gravity to become weaker?

Accepted Answer

an increased distance between 2 objects

Question 3

T/F: Gravity's force not only pulls on mass, but also on light.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 4

T/F: Some astronomical bodies in space do not have enough mass to form into a sphere.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 5

Gravity is responsible for the creation and formation of which of the following objects?

Accepted Answer

All of these choices are correct

Question 6

Based on their mass, which of the following would have the most gravity?

Accepted Answer

a mountain

Question 7

Which of the following planets would have a greater gravitational force?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Question 8

Where in the Universe is gravity so strong that not even light can escape?

Accepted Answer

black holes

Question 9

T/F: Gravity is a major factor in the motion of every moon, planet, star, and galaxy.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 10

Whose theory states that gravity is a distortion in the shape of space-time?

Accepted Answer

Albert Einstein

Question 11

The movement of ocean tides are mostly the result of a gravitational pull from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

the moon

Question 12

If the moon's gravitational pull is 1/6 of Earth's, what would a 60 lb child weigh on the moon?

Accepted Answer

10 lbs.

Question 13

Into what 3-dimensional shape does gravity pull objects with enough mass?

Accepted Answer

sphere

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