What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Can you explain how mass affects gravity?

Sure! Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, and mass is a key factor in this force. The more mass an object has, the stronger its gravitational pull.

So, does that mean larger planets have stronger gravity?

Exactly! For instance, Jupiter, being much more massive than Earth, has a significantly stronger gravitational pull.

What about smaller objects, like asteroids?

Smaller objects have less mass, so their gravitational pull is weaker. That's why asteroids don't have a noticeable effect on nearby objects.

Is gravity the same everywhere in the universe?

Not quite! Gravity varies depending on the mass of nearby objects and the distance between them. For example, gravity is weaker in space compared to on Earth.