Flashcards in Gravity Deck (9)
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What causes terminal velocity?
A
Gravity causes objects to fall towards Earth but air resistance pushes upwards causing a decrease in acceleration until it reaches a constant speed.
1
Q
What is formula for weight?
A
W = m x g
or
weight = mass x gravity
2
Q
What is gravity?
A
Attraction that acts between any two objects with mass.
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Q
How fast does gravity make things fall?
A
9.8 m/s^2
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Q
What two factors affect gravity?
A
Mass and distance
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Q
What does larger mass mean?
A
Greater gravitational force
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Q
What is weight?
A
Gravitational force or pull of an object
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Q
What two factors affect the motion of a falling object?
A
Gravity and air resistance
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Q
Where does gravity affect earth?
A
Center.
