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What is gravity?

The sun's gravity holds planets in orbit.

The sun's gravity holds planets in orbit.

The sun's gravity holds planets in orbit.

The sun's gravity holds planets in orbit.

Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards each other. It's what keeps us on the ground and what makes things fall down. The more mass an object has, the stronger its gravitational pull. That's why the Earth's gravity is so strong, because it has a lot of mass.

We don't really know how gravity works, but we know that it's an invisible force. We can't see it, but we can feel its effects. For example, when we jump in the air, we fall back down because of gravity.

There are many examples of gravity in the world around us. For example, when you drop a ball, it falls to the ground because of gravity. The Earth's gravity is pulling the ball down.

Another example of gravity is the Moon. The Earth's gravity is what keeps the Moon in orbit around it. If the Earth didn't have gravity, the Moon would fly off into space.

Gravity is a very important force in the universe. It's what keeps us on the ground, what makes things fall down, and what keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun. It's a very important force that has a big impact on our world.

Here are some additional things about gravity:

  • Gravity is not the only force in the universe. There are other forces, such as the electromagnetic force and the strong nuclear force.
  • Gravity is a very weak force. It's much weaker than the electromagnetic force, which is why we can easily pick up objects against the force of gravity.
  • Gravity is a long-range force. It can act over very large distances. That's why the Earth's gravity can pull on the Moon, even though they are very far apart.

The sun's gravity holds planets in orbit.

The sun's gravity holds planets in orbit.