- Watch the video comparing Newton's to Einstein's gravity. Compare and contrast the two. What did you find most interesting? Most confusing? What questions do you still have?
Learning Goal: I can
- ...describe centripetal force, give examples, and relate it to Newton’s Laws of Motion.
- ...describe the difference between centripetal force and “centrifugal force”.
- ...describe and apply Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation to various situations.
- ...use Newton’s Law of Gravitation to explain weightlessness, ocean tides, and black holes.
Today:
- Gravity: from Newton to Einstein
- Curious about the recent discovery of gravitation waves? Let's watch!
- Practice gravitation problem on boards.
- If time, make progress on the packet, check off items from Assignment Sheet and check answers.
Assignment:
- Circular Motion & Gravitation Packet.
- See me ASAP about a retest.