Gravitational forces are always attractive. There is a gravitational force between any two masses, but it is very small except when one or both of the objects have large mass—e.g., Earth and the sun.

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Derived Statement

Date Created:

2013-04-09

Creator:

Next Generation Science Standards

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Yes

Education Level:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Science

Statement Notation:

DCI.PS2.B.6-8.2

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Description en-US: Gravitational forces are always attractive. There is a gravitational force between any two masses, but it is very small except when one or both of the objects have large mass—e.g., Earth and the sun.

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