Gravity
Zoey, Liam, and Maya were enjoying a sunny day at the local park. Orion was at home recharging his battery; he had spent too long having a dance party the night before. As they lounged on a grassy hill, snacking on their favorite treats, Zoey couldn't help but notice the mischievous twinkle in Liam's eye as he munched on some apple slices.
“These are so delicious. I love apples.”
And in that moment, it seemed as though the Earth was listening. A ripe, ruby-red apple fell from a tree above and straight onto Liam’s head.
“Yow!” Liam squealed, grabbing his head in pain. He felt around the area that the apple fell on, a sore bump beginning to form. “I think I’m okay. I just better not get a huge bump.”
Zoey grinned, “You had an Isaac Newton moment. You know, when he discovered gravity? Why things fall.”
Liam, with a cheeky grin, replied, "I always knew gravity had it out for me. Who knew it had such a good aim?"
Maya chuckled, “For the longest time, I always thought objects just liked being close to the ground. You know, the grass is greener down there. But in reality, it’s gravity at play! When that apple fell, it was in free-fall, meaning that gravity is the only force acting on it and causing it to be pulled closer to the Earth.”
Zoey chimed in, "Gravity doesn't play favorites, Liam. It's the force that keeps us grounded and makes things fall. Let's explore a bit more."
The trio gathered an assortment of objects—leaves, sticks, and even a bouncy ball. They took turns dropping each item from various heights, creating a gravity-fueled event that had them excited and curious.
Zoey remarked, "Gravity is like the ultimate prankster, always pulling things down. Sorry, Liam, looks like you're its latest victim! And the more mass something has, or the more heavy it is, the stronger the force of gravity they experience."
Maya nodded, "Exactly! Gravity is what keeps our feet on the ground, the planets in the sky, and apparently, apples on Liam's head. It's the universal force that connects everything."
As they continued their gravity experiments, the friends found humor and joy in the world around them. Gravity became more than just a scientific concept—it was the playful friend in their laughter-filled afternoon at Eureka Shores.