Gravity is one of the fundamental forces of the universe, shaping the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies. Here are 10 impressive facts about gravity
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Gravity is weak: According to NASA, a theory says gravity may be leaking from our three into many other dimensions we can't yet detect
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Gravity Is a Universal Force: Gravity is a force of attraction that exists between any two masses, regardless of their size
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Gravity Keeps Planets in Orbit: Gravity is the invisible force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun, moons around planets, and governs the motion of galaxies within the universe
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Weight vs. Mass: Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted on that mass by gravity. On Earth, weight is a measure of the gravitational pull on an object
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Gravity Affects Time: According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravity can warp space and time
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Gravity Is Essential: Gravity plays an important role as it provides the necessary environment for life to thrive on Earth
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Black Holes and Gravity: Black holes are regions of space where gravity is so intense that nothing, not even light, can escape once it crosses the event horizon
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Gravity Waves: Gravity waves, or gravitational waves, are ripples in space-time caused by accelerating massive objects, such as colliding black holes or neutron stars
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The Moon's Gravity Causes Tides: The gravitational pull of the Moon is the primary force behind Earth's ocean tides
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Gravity Shapes the Universe: Gravity is the architect of the universe's large-scale structure. It is responsible for the formation of stars, galaxies, and clusters of galaxies