Gravity: Follow the Pull

Find the direction of gravity in everyday observations.

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Gravity pulls objects toward Earth. Near your feet that direction is down. The pull continues even when an object is moving up.

Worked example

A hand can start a soft ball moving upward. Gravity still pulls downward, so the ball slows on the way up and returns.

Gravity does more than pull a dropped ball down. It also helps hold the air around Earth.

Question 1 What pulls a dropped ball toward Earth? Gravity The ball choosing a home The color of the floor

Question 2 A ball is moving up after a gentle toss. Which way does gravity pull? Up with the ball Only sideways Toward Earth

Question 3 What starts the tossed ball moving upward? The ceiling pulling harder The push from the hand Gravity pulling upward

Question 4 On the other side of Earth, which way is down? Toward Earth's center Away into space Always toward the bottom of this page

Question 5 Which observation is evidence of gravity? A red book is red A lamp is bright An unsupported ball falls toward the floor

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