The Force of Gravity
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Objective
I can explain how gravity affects objects on Earth and in space.
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Practice
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What is gravity and how does it affect objects on Earth?
Describe the relationship between mass and gravitational force. How does this relationship explain why a heavier object falls faster than a lighter one?
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how gravity affects the motion of an object when it is dropped from a height on Earth. Include in your explanation how mass influences the speed of the fall. Describe how the gravitational pull of the moon affects the ocean tides on Earth. In your answer, explain the relationship between the moon's mass and its gravitational influence.”
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