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Introduction
Introduction
In this unit you will look at something that is completely invisible, is not completely understood by science and that dominates your life - Gravity!
Task 1 : Know
Task 1 : Know
Use look,cover write check and quizlet to make sure you are familiar with the key vocabulary for this topic
Learn
Learn
Task 2: Gravity
Task 2: Gravity
Task 2b: Make note that:
Describe what gravity is.
State the two factors that affect gravity.
Define terminal velocity
Task 2c: Watch the video of Felix Boumgartners record breaking skydive
Task 2d: Copy and complete the force diagrams for the 4 stages of his descent
Task 2e: Complete and self mark the exam questions
Task 3: Mass and weight
Task 3: Mass and weight
Task 3b: Make notes that:
Give the word equation for calculating weight. Make sure you include the units.
State the gravitational field strength on the Earth and moon.
Explain the difference between mass and weight.
Task 3c: Complete and self mark the exam question
Task 3d: Complete the progress quiz:
Task 4: Gravity on other planets
Task 4: Gravity on other planets
Task 4b: Make notes that:
Copy and complete this table:
Explain why an astronaut can jump higher on the moon than on the earth.
Task 4c: Complete and self mark the exam questions
Extension task: Have a go at these more difficult questions:
Answers:
Crisps: 125g 0.1.25kg 1.25N
Car: 1,500,000g 1500kg 15000N
Sugar: 10,000g 10kg 100N
Football: 400g 0.4kg 4N
Mobile: 250g 0.25kg 2.5N
Task 5: Gravity and orbits
Task 5: Gravity and orbits
Task 5c: Explore the NASA information on the left
Produce a fact file for each planet in our solar system. Each file should contain 5 facts about that planet.
Task 5d: Complete the exam questions and then compare your answers to this mark scheme
Task 6: Summarise
Task 6: Summarise
Task 6a: Watch the video
Task 6b: Complete the seneca unit related to this topic:
Task 6c: Read throught the BBC Biitesize material on this topic and have a go at the quiz
Task 6d: Make a mindmap or single page revision card for this topic and add it to your revision folder.
Task 7: Check
Task 7: Check
Complete the end of unit test. Make sure you get at least the pass mark. Revisit the information above and then redo it if you need to.
Extension
Extension
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