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Gravity and Orbiting Review
Quiz by Holly Luce
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​Study the diagram. Which planet does the sun have the greatest gravitational effect on?Â
Mercury
Jupiter
Neptune
Earth
​Study the table. Which statement best describes the relationship between distance to the sun and orbital velocity?Â
As the distance from the sun increases, the orbital velocity increases
There is no clear pattern connecting distance and orbital velocity
As the distance from the sun increases, the orbital velocity decrease
Study the diagram. Which planet does the sun have the greatest gravitational effect on?Â
Study the table. Which statement best describes the relationship between distance to the sun and orbital velocity?Â
Study the diagram. On which planet would a 70kg person have the greatest weight?Â
What keeps the moon in orbit around Earth?Â
Group the ideas on gravity with the correct scientist.Â
Where does gravity exist?
Study the diagram. If the velocity is changed from 5km/s to 7 km/s, the distance traveled will:
On Earth's surface, how is gravity mostly observed?Â
Match the terms with the correct answer
All planets orbit the sun. If Mercury is the closest planet and Neptune is the farthest planet, which planet will take the longest to orbit the sun?Â
What celestial body is at the center of the Milky Way galaxy
