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6.16 Gravity and Orbits Worksheet

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Gravity and Orbits - Which diagram or model best shows gravity and orbits? (NGSS MS‑ESS1‑2; MS‑PS2‑4)

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Science

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Which complete model would best explain gravity and orbits across the solar system?
Aa model showing all objects moving on straight lines with no forces
Ba model showing outward arrows from every large object
Ca model showing only object colors and no paths or forces
Da model showing inward gravity, forward motion, and different orbit sizes for moons, planets, and comets
Solution & Explanation:A complete solar-system orbit model should include the pull of gravity, the motion of objects, and the different scales of orbital paths.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
A probe passes near a planet, and its path bends sharply before moving away. Which conclusion is best?
AThe probe hit an invisible wall in space.
BThe planet pushed the probe with air.
CThe planet's gravity changed the probe's motion without a collision.
DGravity can act only after contact.
Solution & Explanation:Gravity can change the direction and speed of a passing probe even if the probe never touches the planet.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Which reasoning best explains why an astronaut inside an orbiting spacecraft still feels Earth's gravity?
AThe spacecraft blocks gravity completely.
BEarth continues to pull on both the astronaut and the spacecraft while they orbit together.
CGravity exists only outside the spacecraft.
DThe astronaut loses mass while orbiting.
Solution & Explanation:Being in orbit does not mean gravity is gone. Earth still pulls on the spacecraft and astronaut.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 Science students. It aligns with educational standard MS-ESS1-2 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: NGSS MS-ESS1-2. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Which diagram or model best shows gravity and orbits? Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: NGSS MS-ESS1-2; MS-PS2-4. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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