In this lab activity, we'll explore the relationship between mass, distance, and gravity. Gravity is a force of attraction between objects with mass. The more massive the objects, the stronger the gravitational force. The greater the distance between the objects, the weaker the gravitational force. We can investigate these relationships through simulations and calculations.
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Mass | A. The force that attracts objects with mass towards each other. |
| 2. Gravity | B. The amount of space between two objects. |
| 3. Distance | C. A measure of the amount of matter in an object. |
| 4. Gravitational Constant | D. A region of space around a body in which another body experiences a force of gravitational attraction. |
| 5. Gravitational Field | E. The empirical constant used in calculating gravitational force ($G = 6.674 \times 10^{-11} \frac{N \cdot m^2}{kg^2}$). |
Complete the paragraph using the following words: increases, decreases, mass, distance, gravity.
The force of ______ between two objects depends on their ______. As the ______ of either object increases, the gravitational force ______. However, as the ______ between the objects increases, the gravitational force ______.
Imagine you could double the mass of the Earth. How would this affect the gravitational force between Earth and the Moon? Explain your reasoning.
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