Calculating Gravitational Force
Learning Objective
I can describe and calculate the gravitational force between two objects using Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Gravity is a force that attracts objects toward each other, keeping planets in orbit around the sun.
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The strength of gravity depends on an object's mass; the greater the mass, the greater the gravitational force.
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Two scientists who made important discoveries about gravity are Sir Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
“Object A has a mass of 10 kg and Object B has a mass of 20 kg. They are 2 meters apart. If the distance between them is increased to 4 meters, how will the gravitational force between them change? Will it increase, decrease, or stay the same?”
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