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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Brittle bones (A)</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 (C)</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; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gravity?

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

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