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Grade 5 Science · Physical Science

Earth's gravity pulls objects down

See that gravity pulls things toward the center of Earth, wherever you stand.

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centerThe pull is toward the center: that is down
The ball falls toward the center of Earth.
We call that direction down.

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Gravity is a pull between Earth and every object.
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Down means toward the center of Earth, wherever you stand.
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Tap a scene to move the person around Earth.
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