

Universal Law of Gravitation
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Science
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10th Grade
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Angela Rodriguez
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7 Slides • 17 Questions
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You will have 2 days to complete this assignment.
Please carefully watch the next video to better understand the relationship of the variables in the Fg formula!
Force of Gravity
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Multiple Choice
In the video, what is the formula Fg=r2Gm1m2 called?
Force of gravity
Law of Universal Gravitation
Force Formula
Gravity
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Multiple Choice
True or False: Newton created the Law of Universal Gravitation without knowing what G is.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
What is G?
6.7 x 10 11
6.67 x 10-11
8.7 x 10 12
9.8 x 10 -11
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Multiple Choice
What part of the force formula ( F = m x a) can be replaced with g for gravity?
the F can become a g
the a can become a g
the m can become a g
none of them
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Multiple Choice
Why can the a in F=m x a become a g?
a and g are both types of acceleration and use the same units
a and g were both created by Newton
They can't. It's a conspiracy theory
a can by multiplied by g to get G
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Multiple Choice
True or False: F=m x a is the same as F=m x g
True
False
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CHECKPOINT
It is important to understand that F=ma and F=mg are related. Both acceleration and gravity use the same units and represent that same type of motion.
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Multiple Choice
Considering the relationship between the two Force formulas, what does it mean when we say acceleration due to gravity?
it's a type of speed
it explains the velocity of earth's forces
it's the acceleration of an object affected by the force of gravity
it's just a phrase we say to say for- what goes up , must come down.
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Multiple Choice
When referring to or calculating scenarios that involve Earth, what do we use for the "g" in F=mg?
6.67 x 10-11
9.8
the acceleration of the object
it will be given in the equation
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Multiple Select
Consider the formula for the Law of Universal Gravitation and the explanation in the clip. The video explained that "g" in F=mg can be derived from the Law of Universal Gravitation. Select all of the variables that can be used to calculate the "g":
G
r2
m1
g
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Multiple Choice
When you consider the Law of Universal Gravitation for any scenario on Earth, Gm1/r2 will always be equal to -
9.8m/s2
6.67 x 10-11
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Multiple Select
We know that all the variables on the right side of the equation will be 9.8m/s2 if we are on Earth. Which variables will change if we were calculating a scenario on Mars? (select all that apply)
g
G
M
r
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Multiple Choice
If "g" is equal to these 3 variables, where does the "m" come from in the formula F= m x g?
That's the second m or m2 that is not used in the Law of Universal Gravitation formula
The "m" is mass of Earth
it's just assumed
It comes from the rainbow bridge to Asgard and we don't question those things.
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understand that F=ma, F=mg, the universal law of gravitation formula are related
know how to derive 9.8 m/s2 from this formula
know that GM/r2 is always the same when on Earth
When we see this formula, we should
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hold the click down to make bigger planets
While holding down the click move the mouse in any direction to send the planet into motion
move planets closer and farther together of different sizes
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Use the next simulation to answer the questions that follows. You may want to open the simulation on a seperate tab to go back and forth.
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Open Ended
What happens when a small planet passes by a larger planet?
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Open Ended
How is it possible that a planet's direction of motion can change?
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Open Ended
What happens if 2 large planets collide?
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Open Ended
What happens if 2 small planets collide?
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Open Ended
Place a large planet next to a small planet with no motion. Describe what happens to the small planet.
You will have 2 days to complete this assignment.
Please carefully watch the next video to better understand the relationship of the variables in the Fg formula!
Force of Gravity
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