Calculating Gravitational Force
Grade 9th Grade · Physics · 80 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe and calculate the gravitational force between two objects using Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.
Warm-Up Video
Learn Bright · 8:26
Gravity for Kids | Learn all about how gravitational force works
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Gravity is a force that attracts objects toward each other, keeping planets in orbit around the sun.
- 2
The strength of gravity depends on an object's mass; the greater the mass, the greater the gravitational force.
- 3
Two scientists who made important discoveries about gravity are Sir Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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