December 4 - Preview to Unit 2

Post date: Dec 4, 2014 6:08:43 PM

Assignment: Gravity and Orbits Worksheet

• phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/gravity-and-orbits

• phet.colorado.edu/sims/my-solar-system/my-solar-system_en.html

Objectives

• Draw motion of planets, Moons and satellites.

• Draw diagrams to show how gravity is the force that controls the motion of our solar system.

• Identify the variables that affect the strength of the gravity.

• Predict how motion would change if gravity was stronger or weaker.