- What is responsible for the centripetal force that keeps the planets in circular motion around the sun? What do you know about that force?
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:
- Work through Gravitation Simulation on your own or with a partner. Answer the questions in your notes.
- If time, make progress on the packet check answers.
Assignment:
- Circular Motion & Gravitation Packet.
- See me ASAP about a retest.