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The Value of g Video Tutorial shows how the Law of Universal Gravitation is used to derive an equation for calculating the value of the gravitational field strength. The variables affecting g are discussed and the equation is used in several contexts to calculate a g value.
The video lesson answers the following questions:
What variables affect the gravitational field strength?
How can the gravitational field strength be calculated?
Minds On Physics, Mission CG7: Acceleration of Gravity
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: Value of g on Earth
This activity (referenced on Slide 4 of the video) allows you to click at various locations on a globe and view the value of g at that location. There are some surprising results.
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.
Minds On Physics, Mission CG7: Acceleration of Gravity
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: Value of g on Earth
This activity (referenced on Slide 4 of the video) allows you to click at various locations on a globe and view the value of g at that location. There are some surprising results.
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.