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The earth holds the moon in orbit through the gravitational force, but how much force does the moon apply to the earth? The Veritasium video applies Newton's Third Law of Motion to this question. After interviewing people and hearing their answers, the correct answer reveals the genius of Isaac Newton.
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Instructional Ideas
- Challenge students to explain the speed limit sign in the background
- Connect the concept to orbits, tides, and inertia
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of gravity and Newton's Laws of Motion
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides closed captioning in Arabic
- Works well in traditional or flipped classrooms
Cons
- None