Universal Gravitation Teacher Resources

This lab is designed to have students investigate the energy added to an object when it is moved away from another object. This lab is meant to lay the foundations for the idea of universal gravitational energy. Students will see how the...

Deepen your understanding about the Law of Universal Gravitation. Find out how the many scientists throughout history contributed to one of the most widely known scientific theories.

Through interactive illustrations and practice problems, students study Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation.

Assess your understanding of Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation with this interactive multiple choice quiz. Immediate feedback is provided.

An equation for the law of universal gravitation is stated. The weight equation (W=m*g) is related to the law. An interactive JavaScript form allows the user to practice determining the force of gravity and the acceleration of gravity...

Learn why objects fall to the ground with Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation as explained by this video. Video will explain history of discovery of the concept of gravity. It will also show how to solve for the force of gravity. [15:42]

Describes the logic behind the development of Newton's law of universal gravitation. Beginning with Johannes Kepler and his three laws of planetary motion, content walks the reader through Newton's thought process and development of this...

Combined with aspects of circular motion, students discover that Kepler's third law follows directly from the law of universal gravitation. This unit will expand upon the conservation of energy principle for problems beyond the confines...

A demonstration/lab idea for determining the numerical value of the universal gravitation constant using a torsion balance.

Students discover the Law of Universal Gravitation by changing the masses of planets and moons and the distance that separates them.

Basics of gravity and the Law of Universal Gravitation. [15:42]

This video covers the basics of gravity and the Law of Universal Gravitation. [15:42]

Students discover how the value of G in the universal gravitation constant was determined.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Test your knowledge of Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation with an animation and a short quiz.

Paul Andersen explains how objects interact when touching and at a distance. Electromagnetic forces are very important when objects are touching and fields explain both electromagnetic and gravitational forces. The strong and weak...

Students will learn about the force of gravity and the factors that affect it, and use and analyze the universal gravitation equation using Excel spreadsheets.

Learners investigate planetary motion, satellite motion, universal gravitation, and circular motion. The tutorial consists of lessons, formulas, and problems to check for understanding.

Through illustrated examples and interactive practice, students explore Newton's ability to relate the cause for heavenly motion (the orbit of the moon about the earth) to the cause for Earthly motion (the falling of an apple to the...

In learning about the Law of Universal Gravitation, students explore the value of G, and understand why this value is so location dependent on Earth.

A page describing the physics, mathematics, and historical figures associated with planetary motion, satellite motion, and universal gravitation.

A short description of how Cavendish measured the value of G - the universal gravitation constant and supported Newton's theory. Illustrated.

Gravity as a fundamental force is explained and an equation for universal gravitation is given.

The necessity of gravitation to a circular orbit is discussed and equations for the orbital speed are derived from the law of universal gravitation. Binary systems in which two objects orbit about a center of mass are explained and...

In this interactive module students will explore what different ancient cultures believe was an explanation of the stars and planets. They will look at how the work of Nicolas Copernicus revolutionize the world of astronomy and learn how...