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Is skyward an adverb?

No, "skyward" is not an adverb. It is an adjective. It describes something that is directed toward or located in the sky.


Do satellites have gravity?

Gravity is a characteristic of space. Because of it, every material object encounters a force of attractiontoward every other material object. That leads to some interesting consequences:-- A satellite is attracted toward the earth.-- You are attracted toward the earth.-- The earth is attracted toward a satellite.-- A satellite is attracted toward you.-- The earth is attracted toward you.-- You are attracted toward a satellite.-- Two satellites are attracted toward each other.-- You are attracted toward Mars.-- The sun is attracted toward you.-- The sun is attracted toward a satellite.-- The sun is attracted toward my dog.-- You are attracted toward my dog, and also toward the sun.-- My dog is attracted toward Pres. Obama's golf balls....etc.


What force pulls items toward the earth?

The force that pulls an object toward earth also pulls the earth toward the object. The two forces are equal. Together, we refer to them as the force of gravity.


What makes a planet bend toward the light?

A planet or moon bends toward the light due to the gravitational force of the sun or star, causing its orbit to curve. This bending of the path of the planet toward the light is what keeps it in orbit around the star.


What is a force that pulls on an object toward the earth?

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth. It is a natural phenomenon by which objects with mass are attracted to each other. Gravity is what keeps our feet firmly on the ground and causes objects to fall when dropped.

Related Questions

Is southwardly an adverb?

Yes, it is an adverb. It generally means "toward the south" or in a southerly direction.


Is toward an adverb?

No. Towards is a preposition. The word "toward" can be a preposition or an adjective (with the antonym untoward).


Is skyward an adverb?

No, "skyward" is not an adverb. It is an adjective. It describes something that is directed toward or located in the sky.


How do you spell tords?

The likely word is the adverb or preposition "towards" (toward, in a direction).


What does hither mean?

As an adverb "hither" means "to or toward this place". As an adjective it means "located on the near side."


Is OUTWARD a preposition?

No. Outward is an adverb (in a direction away, rather than toward). It is generally the opposite of "inward."


What is a short and easy sentence for misshapen?

The misshapen hot air balloon drifted slowly toward the line of trees.


Which of these words is NOT a preposition - behind when around into toward?

The word "when" is an adverb that can function as a conjunction. The other 4 can all be prepositions.


What are the two forces that affect a hot air balloon?

The two forces that affect a hot air balloon are buoyancy and gravity. Buoyancy is the force that lifts the balloon due to the difference in densities between the hot air inside the balloon and the cooler air outside. Gravity acts to pull the balloon back down toward the ground.


What is the gently sloping submerged surface extending from the shoreline toward the deep ocean called?

It is called The Continental Shelf.


What is the gently sloping submerged surface extending from the shoreline toward the deep ocean is called?

It is called The Continental Shelf.


The gently sloping submerged surface extending from the shoreline toward the deep ocean is called?

It is called The Continental Shelf.