Newtonian Physics – 10 Mr. Jean
The plan: Video clip of the day Kepler’s equations Universal gravitational constant Universal gravitational constant examples
Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation: Fg = force of gravity in newtons (N) m1 = first mass in kilograms (Kg) m2 = second mass in kilograms (Kg) r = distance between centers of mass in meters G = Universal Gravity Constant (***next slide for units***)
Satellites in space: A satellite in space moves around a heavy body. To keep the satellite from smashing back into the Earth (or planet it is orbiting), scientists set the force of gravity equal to the centripetal force. Fg = Fc
Planetary Information Sheets: Complete the first 4 for each sheet. Mercury Venus Earth Mars
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