OUTCOME
By the end of this lesson you should be able to interpret and use a field strength vs distance graph including determining the area under the curve equating to the energy change
Gravitational fields and field strength can be represented as vectors directed into the centre of a mass.
Gravitational potential is the energy an object gains at it moves further from an object. changes in gravitational potential can be determined by the area under the gravitational force vs distance graph
LEARNING TASKS
Explain
Explore and Elaborate
Use excel to investigate Earth's gravitational filed strength as you move away from Earth.
Plot this data
Evaluate
Jac Textbook - Complete - Ch 2.2 - p. 65 Q 1 - 10
Jac Textbook - Complete - Ch 2.3 - p. 72-74 Q 1 - 9