1. Black Holes
FOR BEGINNERS
Part 1

2. Black Holes for Beginners
Instructions:
Read ALL the instructions.
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Instructions:
You will see a series of video clips (segments). You may view each one once or as many times as you like.
When you are ready, click the forward arrow at the bottom of your screen to move the PowerPoint presentation to the next slide.
Answer the question based on the video clip you just watched.

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Many people think that…
if you fall into a black hole, you will be transported into another dimension. Is that true or false?

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FALSE!
That’s a myth!
Now, let’s learn some more about black holes!

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Helpful vocabulary to review before and after viewing Black Holes Part 1
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Other
dimension
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dimensional
misconception
to misconceive
basics
basic
basically
conspiracy
conspirators
to conspire
conspiratory
conspiratorially
gravity
gravitation
to gravitate
gravitational
gravitationally
downward
notice
to notice
noticeable
noticeably
exertion
to exert
exertive
escape
to escape

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12. What does gravity depend on?

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Gravity depends on…
MASS!

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15. How does gravity pull you?

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It pulls you in EVERY direction.

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18. What keeps the moon in orbit around the earth?

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The force of gravity from the earth keeps the moon in its orbit.

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21. What keeps the earth and all the other planets in their orbits?

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The gravity from the sun keeps the earth and all the other planets in their orbits.

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24. What is another way of saying "event horizon?"

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Another way of saying “event horizon” is “point of no return.”

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End of Part 1