ScienceQuestion 73 of 120
What force pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?
a.Gravity
b.Magnetism
c.Friction
d.Electricity
Explanation
Gravity is the force that attracts objects toward Earth's center, giving them weight. Friction resists motion between surfaces, and magnetism acts on certain metals. Gravity keeps us and objects on the ground.
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