Practice: Gravity, Mass, and Distance: ISC7.T1.M4.03

Objective

I can engage in argument from evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions within a system are attractive and dependent upon the masses of interacting objects. 

  Task

Isaac Newton not only explained the three laws of motion, but he explained how the force of gravity works, not only here on Earth, but also in space. His theory of gravity is called the Universal Law of Gravitation. In this lesson, you will explore how change affects the strength of gravity.

Instructions

1. Open the Gravity Force Simulation Links to an external site. to investigate gravity and the two factors that can impact gravitational force.

2. Follow the instructions of the investigation, write your observations, and collect data in the assignment Links to an external site..

3. Write a concluding explanation using evidence about how gravitational force can be changed.

4. Once completed, upload and click submit.

* Click on the blue hyperlinked word "assignment" to access the handout or click on the resource tab above to retrieve it.

  Resources

Gravity Force Simulation Links to an external site. 

Gravity, Mass, and Distance Assignment Links to an external site.