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  • Gravity and Force: How They Move Objects (Explained)
    It's a bit more nuanced than that! Here's a breakdown:

    * Gravity is a force: Gravity is the force of attraction between objects with mass. The more massive an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.

    * Force causes motion: Forces can cause objects to move, change direction, or change speed.

    * Gravity moves balls: Gravity is the force that pulls balls down towards the Earth. This is why balls fall when you drop them.

    So, while gravity is a force, it is the force that directly moves the balls.

    Here's a simple example:

    1. You hold a ball in your hand. The ball is not moving because your hand is applying an equal and opposite force to gravity.

    2. You let go of the ball. Now, only gravity is acting on the ball.

    3. Gravity pulls the ball towards the Earth, causing it to move downward.

    Let me know if you'd like to explore other forces that can move balls!

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