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Question
Gravity is another kind of ________. It exerts all through the ________. The Sun's gravity keeps the ___________ in their orbits. Gravity can only be felt with very large ________.
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Solution
Gravity is another kind of FORCE. It exerts all through the UNIVERSE. The sun's gravity keeps the PLANETS in their orbits. Gravity can only be felt with very large MASS.
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