Gravity in the Solar System
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Objective
I can explain how gravity maintains the structure of the solar system.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe the challenge in accurately representing the solar system in pictures, as highlighted in the video.
Explain how the scale model in the video helps to understand the distances between planets in our solar system.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What would happen to Earth's orbit if the Sun's gravity suddenly disappeared? Why do all the planets in our solar system orbit the Sun instead of floating away into space? ”
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