Gravity

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The attractive force between all objects that have mass

Real World Example

During the Renaissance and Reformation (1300-1650), the concept of gravity began to gain importance as scientists like Galileo and later Isaac Newton explored the natural world. At this time, people were shifting from a reliance on religious explanations to scientific inquiry to understand phenomena like why objects fall to the ground. The understanding of gravity helped solve questions about planetary motion and the structure of the universe. Today, gravity is crucial in everyday life as it keeps us grounded, enables us to walk without floating away, and governs the orbits of satellites that provide GPS and weather data. For example, when you drop a ball, it falls due to gravity, illustrating its constant influence on our daily activities.

Practice Version

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