This virtual manipulative will allow you to visualize the gravitational force that two objects exert on each other. By changing the properties of the objects, you can see how the gravitational force changes.
Some areas to explore:
- Relate gravitational force to masses of objects and distance between objects.
- Explain Newton's third law for gravitational forces.
- Design experiments that allow you to derive an equation that related mass, distance, and gravitational force.
- Use measurements to determine the universal gravitational constant.
General Information
Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Keywords: Force, Gravity., Law of Universal Gravitation, Newton's 3rd Law, Newton's third law of motion, Motion, Laws of Motion
Instructional Component Type(s):
Virtual Manipulative
Resource Collection:
Games and Simulations