IB Topic 6.2 Newton's Law of Gravitation - Lesson 1

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Topic 6.2 Newton's Law of Gravitation - Lesson 1

Textbook References: Hamper HL IB Physics 2nd Edition: pp - Syllabus Outcomes Covered in This Lesson: Understandings

Newton’s law of gravitation

Gravitational field strength

Applications and Skills

Describing the relationship between gravitational force and centripetal force

Applying Newton’s law of gravitation to the motion of an object in circular orbit around a point mass

Main Activities:

Task #1: Watch this Video about Gravity; then write down some ideas in your notebook. (7 mins)

Task #2: Complete using the PhET Gravity Force Lab simulation. (mins)

Task #3 Task #4