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Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Video Tutorial
The Law of Universal Gravitation Video Tutorial describes the Universal Gravitation equation and explains how to use it to solve a variety of problems. Includes four example problems.
The video lesson answers the following questions:
What is the conceptual meaning of Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation?
How is the Law of Universal Gravitation used to solve Physics word problems?
Minds On Physics, Mission CG6: Universal Gravitation
A Minds On Physics mission provides you a great workout in careful reading, analytical thinking, and conceptual reasoning. They're difficult but there's a Help button waiting to assist. If you endure the frustration of getting questions wrong, you will likely get it right on the test. That's a win!
Physics Interactives: Gravitational Fields Simulation
Many times the best way to learn is to play. This simulation allows you to do that - to play with the variables that affect graviational force. You can drag a planet around, change their masses, and observe the effect. A student-friendly activity sheet is available for classroom use.
Teacher Toolkits, Universal Gravitation
Try a Teacher Toolkit ... you might be very glad that you did. Each toolkit includes annotated links to vetted resources from across the web that we feel reliably support the specific topic. Give this one on universal gravitation a try.
Concept Builders, Circular Motion and Satellite Motion section, Universal Gravitation
Concept Builders provide students an opportunity for practice with immediate feedback and opportunities for correction. A Help Me! button is available for each question. This one on Universal Gravitation supports this video and the next one in our Tutorial series.
Minds On Physics, Mssion CG6: Universal Gravitation
A Minds On Physics mission provides students a great workout in close reading, analytical thinking, and conceptual reasoning. They're difficult but there's a Help button waiting to assist. Those who endure the frustration of getting questions wrong will come out of the exercise and get it right on the test. That's a win!
Physics Interactives: Your Weight on Other Planets
You and your students might be interested in exploring our Your Weight on Other Planets interactive exercise. It's a phun exercise that is packed with information about each planet and identifies the weight of a 50-kg person on the various planets.
Physics Interactives: Gravitational Fields Simulation
Many times the best way to learn is to play. This simulation allows learners to do that - to play with the variables that affect graviational force. They can drag a planet around, change their masses, and observe its effect. A student-friendly activity sheet is available for classroom use.
Do you like the slides we used? They are available in our low cost Teacher Presentation Pack, along with other updated materials used in our presentation.