Gravity

usgb/ˈɡrævəti/
noun

Looking at the physical subject, gravity is the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass.

The apple fell from the tree due to gravity.
Visual representation of "gravity" - Looking at the physical subject, gravity is the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass.
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Universal Force

Gravity affects everything with mass, everywhere, not just on Earth, but also in space.

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Astronauts experience less gravity, which is why they float.
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Isaac Newton

Gravity was first described by Newton; his apple story helps remember it's about attraction.

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Newton's laws of motion and gravity revolutionized science.
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Natural Phenomenon

Understanding gravity helps comprehend how planets orbit the sun and why we stay grounded.

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Without gravity, we would fly off into space.
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