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Understanding Gravity

Explore the fundamental force of gravity with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders. Learn about its effects on Earth and in space.

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Understanding Gravity

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1. What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

a

Friction

b

Gravity

c

Magnetism

d

Air resistance

2. Which of the following objects would have the strongest gravitational pull?

a

A feather

b

A car

c

The Moon

d

The Sun

3. The strength of gravity depends on the   of the objects and the   between them.

4. Objects fall to Earth because of the force of  .

5. Gravity is stronger on the Moon than on Earth.

T

True

F

False

6. Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe two everyday examples of gravity in action.

8. What would happen if there was no gravity on Earth?

Observe the image below. Stephen Hawking is experiencing a state of 'zero gravity'.

Physicist Stephen Hawking in Zero Gravity NASA

9. Based on what you know about gravity, explain why Stephen Hawking appears to be floating in this image.

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