The Force of Gravity
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Which force causes objects to fall towards the Earth at a speed of 9.8 m/s²?

  • Strong force
  • Gravity (correct)
  • Weak force
  • Electromagnetic force
  • What would happen to terrestrial species if there was no gravity?

  • They would become smaller
  • They would become heavier
  • They would float off into space (correct)
  • They would become stronger
  • Why is understanding Earth's gravity important for humans?

  • To study the universe
  • To become taller
  • To become stronger
  • To escape the Earth (correct)
  • What is the speed at which objects fall towards the Earth due to gravity?

    <p>9.8 m/s²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen to our muscles, bones, and organs if there was no gravity?

    <p>They would become weaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of Earth's gravity in meters per second squared (m/s²)?

    <p>9.8 m/s²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the consequences of living without gravity on Earth?

    <p>Brittle bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the sources of data used to create the Geoid 2011 model?

    <p>LAGEOS, GRACE, and GOCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding Earth's gravity important for humans?

    <p>To escape the &quot;surly bonds of Earth&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is gravity?

    <p>A natural phenomena that affects all things with mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

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