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Fifth Class science · B.1 · Forces

Gravity, weight and falling

Weight is how strong gravity pulls on an object. Gravity pulls everything down, but air can slow things like feathers or paper. Heavier objects fall faster in air because they push through the air more easily.

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  1. When Theo drops a book and a feather from the same height, which falls faster?

    • The feather falls faster because it's lighter
    • The book falls faster (right)
    • Both fall at the same speed
  2. When Luca drops a book and a feather from the same height, which falls faster?

    • Both fall at the same speed
    • The book falls faster (right)
    • The book hits first due to air resistance
  3. If Zoe jumps off a tree branch, why does Zoe fall down?

    • Earth is too far to reach
    • Air pushes objects upward
    • Gravity pulls things toward Earth (right)

Tip: Weight is how strong gravity pulls on an object. Gravity pulls everything down, but air can slow things like feathers or paper. Heavier objects fall faster in air because they push through the air more easily.

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