Radience

The Solar System MS-ESS1-2

NGSS

the force that causes an object to move in a circle

The Force That Causes An Object To Move In A Circle.

Centripetal Force

Centripetal Force Simple Definition

a massive system of stars, gases, and dust held together by gravity

A Massive System Of Stars, Gases, And Dust Held Together By Gravity.

Galaxy

Galaxy Simple Definition

the attractive force between all objects that have mass

The Attractive Force Between All Objects That Have Mass.

Gravity

Gravity Simple Definition

the amount of matter in an object

The Amount Of Matter In An Object.

Mass

Mass Simple Definition

a natural body that revolves around a planet

A Natural Body That Revolves Around A Planet.

Moon

Moon Simple Definition

the path of one body around another, like Earth’s orbit around the Sun

The Path Of One Body Around Another, Like Earth’s Orbit Around The Sun.

Orbit

Orbit Simple Definition

the turning of a planet on its axis

The Turning Of A Planet On Its Axis.

Rotation

Rotation Simple Definition

an object that moves around a larger object in space, like the moon around Earth

An Object That Moves Around A Larger Object In Space, Like The Moon Around Earth.

Satellite

Satellite Simple Definition

a group of planets and other objects that revolve around a sun

A Group Of Planets And Other Objects That Revolve Around A Sun.

Solar System

Solar System Simple Definition

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