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Physics
Investigate Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation relating to objects with different masses
Discover the significance of Coulomb's Law relating to electrostatic charges
Compare and contrast the mathematical formulas of the two laws
HS-PS2-4 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Use mathematical representations of Newton’s Law of Gravitation and Coulomb’s Law to describe and predict the gravitational and electrostatic forces between objects.
Performance Expectation
Grade: High School (9-12)
Prior Knowledge/Preview
Inquiry science
Printable activity
On-line Coulomb's Law simulation (change charge with arrows, change distance by moving strings) also Change charge and distance AND Coulomb's Law changing numerical values Physics Aviary
LAB experiments
Lab #1 Investigating Gravity
Lab #2 Coulomb's Law Lab UCLA
Lab #3 Universal Gravitation Activity PhET
Aerospace CONNECTIONS:
Applications and examples
Investigating different gravity NASA
Gravity of Orion Spacecraft Splashdown NASA
EXTENSION material for the curious
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