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This is your sample work assignment. Complete it on Microsoft Word, a Google Doc, in your notes app and submit a screenshot, OR on Mote (create a doc and put your voice recording's link on it) and submit it at the end of this lesson.

This is your sample work assignment. Complete it on Microsoft Word, a Google Doc, in your notes app and submit a screenshot, OR on Mote (create a doc and put your voice recording's link on it) and submit it at the end of this lesson.

Pick ONE of these questions to answer. Write at least 2-3 sentences. I will give you extra credit if you answer 2 questions! You must include the question number in your response so I know which question you chose to answer.

1. Using the words mass and force, describe what gravity is.

2. Gravity has the same effect on all falling objects, why do some objects appear to fall slower than others?

3. Why is gravity different on earth compared to gravity on the moon?

Answer 1

Question 3: Why is gravity different on Earth compared to gravity on the Moon?

Gravity is different on Earth compared to the Moon primarily due to their respective masses and sizes. Earth is much larger and has a greater mass than the Moon, which means it exerts a stronger gravitational pull. Specifically, the gravitational force on Earth is approximately 9.8 meters per second squared, while on the Moon, it is about 1.6 meters per second squared. This difference results in objects weighing significantly less on the Moon, allowing them to float and fall more slowly compared to their behavior on Earth.