Gravity Flashcards

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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.

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What is formula for weight?

A

W = m x g
or
weight = mass x gravity

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What is gravity?

A

Attraction that acts between any two objects with mass.

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3
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How fast does gravity make things fall?

A

9.8 m/s^2

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4
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What two factors affect gravity?

A

Mass and distance

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5
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What does larger mass mean?

A

Greater gravitational force

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What is weight?

A

Gravitational force or pull of an object

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What two factors affect the motion of a falling object?

A

Gravity and air resistance

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Where does gravity affect earth?

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Center.

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