Gravity And Space Flashcards
Which direction is down?
The down direction is the direction to the centre of the earth. This is different wherever you are in the world.
What causes weight?
It is caused by the gravitational pull to the centre of the earth and is measured in Newtons.
Now does gravity effect objects?
Gravity makes objects heavier by increasing or decreasing your weight Gravity does not effect your mass, but does effect how high you can jump.
How do you work out the weight of an object?
Multiply the mass by ten.
How do find out the mass of an object?
Divide the weight by ten.
Why is gravity different on other planets?
Gravity is different on other planets because their mass is different. This affects how much objects weigh. This is why on the moon you experience weightlessness.
Which planets are either side of the asteroid belt?
Mars and Jupiter
Anything that orbits a planet is called…
A satellite
Weight pulls a rocket down whereas…
Thrust pulls it up.
How long does it take for earth to orbit the sun?
365.25 days
Gravity becomes _________ if two objects are further apart.
Weaker
The earth is the ____ planet from the sun.
3rd.
If you went to Jupiter, your weight would be ________
Greater than if you were on earth.
The further away a planet is from the sun ____ _________ it takes to orbit the sun.
The longer.
The earth has an _________ orbit around the sun.
Elliptical.
