Gravitational Attraction
Guiding Question
What are the scientific principles that explain gravity and electromagnetism? Conceptual Strand 12 Everything in the universe exerts a gravitational force on everything else; there is an interplay between magnetic fields and electrical currents. Learning Outcomes1. Analyze the relationship between an object's weight on each planet and the planet's mass and diameter.
2. Describe the relationship between mass and weight. 3. Relate the observed behavior of a sphere when acted upon by different forces to the motion of moons and planets. 4. Analyze patterns in planetary motion. Activities |
VocabularyNewton
Gravity Mass Weight What keeps Earth in its orbit?
Why does the moon have a greater effect on ocean tides than the sun, even though the moon is smaller than the sun? |
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State Standard
8.11.spi.4