Instructional Video

Calculating Gravitational Attraction

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Is there an attraction between every object or only between really large objects? The video, produced by Veritasium, answers that question scientifically, philosophically, and mathematically. Using a lecture format, the host discusses and diagrams the concept.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Calculate the gravitational attraction between a large table and another large item in the classroom
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of scientific notation
  • Watch entire video before sharing, as some humor may not be appropriate for all classrooms
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Offers closed captioning in French
  • Works an example problem to help with understanding
Cons
  • None