NGSS · Physical Science · Grades 6–8 (Middle School)

MS-PS2-4 Gravity Depends on Mass

Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of interacting objects.

Kentucky 6-PS2-4 uses the same wording.

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