the technical term for this phenomenon is gravity ... gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth and gives them weight. since the Earth has an immense mass, its gravitational pull is strong enough to keep us, as well as the atmosphere and the Moon, from floating away into space
What force pulls objects towards the Earth, giving them weight?
This is the reason why you stay on the ground instead of floating away into space!
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Christal-Joy T. answered 01/17/25
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The force that pulls objects toward the Earth, giving them weight, is called gravity.
Gravity is the invisible force that attracts objects with mass toward each other. On Earth, it keeps us on the ground and prevents us from floating into space. Sir Isaac Newton discovered the laws of gravity, explaining how it pulls everything toward the Earth's center.
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Joseph C. answered 01/14/25
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I think this question is looking for the answer of gravity. Gravity is the force that is constantly pushing on us thus keeping us grounded on Earth.
Raul R. answered 01/14/25
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It pulls everything towards the Earth's center so none of us float into space!
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