Effects of Gravity on Earth
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Objective
I can describe how gravity affects objects on Earth.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Sir Isaac Newton developed the theory of gravity after observing an apple falling from a tree.
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Gravity is the force of attraction between objects with mass, pulling them together.
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The strength of gravity depends on an object's mass and distance; greater mass and closer distance result in a stronger gravitational pull.
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Practice
12 questions
Define gravity in your own words, based on what you learned in the video.
According to the video, what two factors determine the strength of gravity?
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how gravity affects objects on Earth, using the terms 'attraction' and 'mass'.”
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