Gravitational Attraction related to Objects in Space (2026)

Gravitational Attraction related to Objects in Space (2026)

1. Mass the amount of matter in an object (does
not change in space)




2. Kilogram (kg) unit used to express mass




3. Weight A measure of the force of gravity on an
object (changes in space)




4. Newton (N) unit used to express force or weight




5. Gravity the force of attraction between two objects




6. Rotate to spin on an axis


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7. Revolve to move around another object (orbit)




8. Satellite An object that orbits/revolves around an-
other object in space




9. Centripetal Force A force that causes an object to move in a
circle




10. Inertia The tendency of an object to resist a
change in motion; an objects wants to stay
in motion or stay at rest (1st Law of Mo-
tion)




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