Gravitational Fields
In this first lesson we begin our discussion of gravity and gravitational fields. You will learn what is meant by terms such as “gravitational field constant,” “gravitational field,” and “weight.” This will lead into our next lesson on how weight is measured and what the difference is between real weightlessness and apparent weightlessness.
Recall: Gravity is the fundamental attractive force that exists between objects because they have mass.
Recall: Gravity is the fundamental attractive force that exists between objects because they have mass.
While watching this video make notes on the following:
What is Gravity?
What is Gravity?
Make notes on the following:
Explain the difference between weight and mass.
Define Gravitational Field strength (aka Gravitational Intensity)
How do you calculate an objects weight? Provide an example
Explain the difference between weight and mass.
Define Gravitational Field strength (aka Gravitational Intensity)
How do you calculate an objects weight? Provide an example
In this video, add to your notes.
Make sure to include:
Define Weight
Define g
Calculate weight on the moon (or something besides Earth)
Is your weight the same everywhere on Earth? Explain
Make sure to include:
Define Weight
Define g
Calculate weight on the moon (or something besides Earth)
Is your weight the same everywhere on Earth? Explain
Do learning activity 4.1.
Read and make notes on the following pages.
Once you have completed the notes do learning activity 4.2.
Once you have completed the notes do learning activity 4.2.