Explain Why Objects Fall Down - 5th Grade Science
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What is the force called that pulls objects toward Earth’s center and makes them fall?
What is the force called that pulls objects toward Earth’s center and makes them fall?
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Gravity. This invisible force attracts all objects with mass toward each other.
Gravity. This invisible force attracts all objects with mass toward each other.
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What is the direction of the gravitational force on an object near Earth’s surface?
What is the direction of the gravitational force on an object near Earth’s surface?
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Downward, toward Earth’s center. Gravity always pulls objects straight down toward Earth's core.
Downward, toward Earth’s center. Gravity always pulls objects straight down toward Earth's core.
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What is the name of the force from air that can slow a falling object?
What is the name of the force from air that can slow a falling object?
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Air resistance (drag). This friction-like force opposes motion through air.
Air resistance (drag). This friction-like force opposes motion through air.
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Which statement is correct near Earth: gravity makes objects speed up downward, or slow down downward?
Which statement is correct near Earth: gravity makes objects speed up downward, or slow down downward?
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Gravity makes objects speed up downward. Earth's gravity accelerates all falling objects downward.
Gravity makes objects speed up downward. Earth's gravity accelerates all falling objects downward.
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What happens to an object’s speed as it falls if air resistance is small compared with gravity?
What happens to an object’s speed as it falls if air resistance is small compared with gravity?
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Its speed increases (it accelerates). Gravity continuously pulls down, causing constant acceleration.
Its speed increases (it accelerates). Gravity continuously pulls down, causing constant acceleration.
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What is the term for a push or pull that can change an object’s motion?
What is the term for a push or pull that can change an object’s motion?
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Force. Forces cause objects to start, stop, or change direction.
Force. Forces cause objects to start, stop, or change direction.
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Which statement is correct: mass changes on the Moon, or weight changes on the Moon?
Which statement is correct: mass changes on the Moon, or weight changes on the Moon?
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Weight changes on the Moon. Mass stays constant, but Moon's weaker gravity reduces weight.
Weight changes on the Moon. Mass stays constant, but Moon's weaker gravity reduces weight.
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What is the relationship between mass and weight on Earth?
What is the relationship between mass and weight on Earth?
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Weight depends on mass and gravity. More mass means stronger gravitational pull, creating more weight.
Weight depends on mass and gravity. More mass means stronger gravitational pull, creating more weight.
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What evidence from everyday life shows gravity acts on objects even when you do not push them?
What evidence from everyday life shows gravity acts on objects even when you do not push them?
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Dropped objects fall to the ground. This shows gravity acts constantly on all objects, not just when pushed.
Dropped objects fall to the ground. This shows gravity acts constantly on all objects, not just when pushed.
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Which option best explains why a crumpled paper falls faster than a flat paper: more gravity or less air resistance?
Which option best explains why a crumpled paper falls faster than a flat paper: more gravity or less air resistance?
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Less air resistance. Crumpling reduces surface area exposed to air, decreasing drag.
Less air resistance. Crumpling reduces surface area exposed to air, decreasing drag.
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What is the best evidence-based claim when two balls of different masses are dropped together from the same height?
What is the best evidence-based claim when two balls of different masses are dropped together from the same height?
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They hit together if air resistance is similar. Without air resistance, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of mass.
They hit together if air resistance is similar. Without air resistance, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of mass.
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Which statement is correct: gravity is stronger closer to Earth or stronger farther from Earth?
Which statement is correct: gravity is stronger closer to Earth or stronger farther from Earth?
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Gravity is stronger closer to Earth. Gravitational force decreases with distance from Earth.
Gravity is stronger closer to Earth. Gravitational force decreases with distance from Earth.
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Which option is the best evidence that gravity is a non-contact force: it pulls without touching or only works by touching?
Which option is the best evidence that gravity is a non-contact force: it pulls without touching or only works by touching?
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It pulls without touching. Objects fall without being pushed, proving gravity acts at a distance.
It pulls without touching. Objects fall without being pushed, proving gravity acts at a distance.
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What is the direction of the gravitational force on a dropped object near Earth?
What is the direction of the gravitational force on a dropped object near Earth?
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Downward, toward Earth’s center. Gravity always points to the center of the attracting body.
Downward, toward Earth’s center. Gravity always points to the center of the attracting body.
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What is the term for a force from air that opposes motion through the air?
What is the term for a force from air that opposes motion through the air?
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Air resistance (drag). Force from air molecules colliding with moving objects.
Air resistance (drag). Force from air molecules colliding with moving objects.
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Which evidence best supports that gravity is always present near Earth, even indoors?
Which evidence best supports that gravity is always present near Earth, even indoors?
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Objects fall inside buildings when released. Gravity works everywhere on Earth, not just outdoors.
Objects fall inside buildings when released. Gravity works everywhere on Earth, not just outdoors.
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Identify the correct prediction: if Earth’s gravity suddenly stopped, what would happen to a dropped ball?
Identify the correct prediction: if Earth’s gravity suddenly stopped, what would happen to a dropped ball?
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It would not fall; it would keep moving based on its motion. Without gravity, objects would continue in their current motion.
It would not fall; it would keep moving based on its motion. Without gravity, objects would continue in their current motion.
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Identify the correct cause: why does a tossed ball come back down after rising?
Identify the correct cause: why does a tossed ball come back down after rising?
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Gravity slows it upward, then pulls it downward. Gravity acts continuously, first opposing then aiding motion.
Gravity slows it upward, then pulls it downward. Gravity acts continuously, first opposing then aiding motion.
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Which option is evidence that gravity is a force, not a property of falling objects?
Which option is evidence that gravity is a force, not a property of falling objects?
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Objects accelerate downward after being released. Acceleration shows a force is acting, not just an object property.
Objects accelerate downward after being released. Acceleration shows a force is acting, not just an object property.
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What is weight, in terms of gravity?
What is weight, in terms of gravity?
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The force of gravity acting on an object. Weight measures how strongly gravity pulls on an object's mass.
The force of gravity acting on an object. Weight measures how strongly gravity pulls on an object's mass.
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