Exploring Gravity on Earth
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Objective
I can describe how gravity affects the motion of 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; the more mass, the stronger the gravity.
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The strength of gravity depends on mass and distance; the farther away an object is, the weaker the gravitational force.
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Practice
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According to the video, what two factors determine the strength of gravity?
Explain why you don't feel the gravitational pull between yourself and a pencil.
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how the mass of an object and its distance from Earth affect the gravitational force between them.”
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